The Park City Police Department received several recent reports of wildlife sightings, including a case involving moose that attracted a crowd of onlookers.
The recent reports include:
- On Friday, Aug. 7, at 1:46 a.m., a wildlife issue involving an unspecified species was reported on Richardson Flat Road. Public police logs did not provide details.
- On Thursday, Aug. 6, at 9:37 a.m., a moose and a calf were seen in the area of Deer Valley Drive and Mellow Mountain Road.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 4:32 p.m., a cow moose and a calf were seen on a hillside close to Deer Valley Drive. The animals were near a lodging property and in the area of the trail along Poison Creek. The police were told there were upward “of 20 people standing around” the animals.
The Park City area provides habitat for wildlife like moose, deer and elk. The Police Department regularly receives reports of sightings, as well as collisions between drivers and animals.
Officers who respond to the sightings typically attempt to protect the safety of the animals, drivers and any onlookers.