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Tue Sep 23, 2025, 03:10 PM Tuesday

Emil the moose was released into the Czech national park Sumava, after being captured for wreaking havoc

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/23/austrian-authorities-capture-chaos-causing-problem-moose

Emil became known as a Problem-Elch (problem moose) after repeatedly appearing in heavily populated areas and blocking roads, prompting blanket media coverage in Austria as the summer holidays wound down. Two weeks ago, he occupied one of the busiest railway lines in the country by strolling into the embankment, halting traffic for four hours. He only budged when a locomotive advanced toward him at reduced speed. Travellers began joking that any unexpected delays must be caused by the errant animal, reportedly named after Emil Zátopek, the Czech long-distance runner.

Also see this article
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/c04q5qwvk47o




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