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Moose surprises gardener in Calgary yard

There was a moose on the loose in the northwest community of Highwood today. Although it came as a surprise to one Calgary gardener, he was able to snap some great pictures.

Karl Priesemann shares his unusual wildlife encounter

Karl Priesemann snapped this photo of a moose in his yard in Highwood. (Karl Priesemann)

There wasa moose on the loosein the northwest community of Highwood today.

Karl Priesemann wasgardening in his front yard on Thursday morning when he heard a "thump, thump, thumping" sound.

When he turned around he saw a large moose darting across his lawn. Hesays he wasn't afraid, but was definitelystartled.

He quickly snapped some pictures and then went inside to tell his wife about the moose in the front yard.

She didn't believe him until she walked outside and saw the moose for herself.

Fish and Wildlife officerswere able to tranquillizethe animal on Thursday afternoon after it came to rest in a shaded area. The moose will be taken outside the city for release back into the wild.

This moose is cruising through yards and streets in the northwest community of Highwood. (Karl Priesemann)
This moose roaming around a front lawn in Highwood is still on the loose. (Karl Priesemann)