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Driver Saves Baby Moose, Reunites Family on BC Highway

6/6/2026

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Driver Duane Hogberg carried a baby moose across a concrete barrier on Highway 16 near Prince George, British Columbia, reuniting the calf with its mother.
Witnesses said the mother moose stayed calm and accepted the calf without aggression.
Wildlife experts warned that handling distressed animals can be dangerous and urged callers to contact conservation officers.
The incident highlights growing encounters between roadways and wildlife as development expands into natural habitats.

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Driver Duane Hogberg carried a baby moose across a concrete barrier on Highway 16 near Prince George, British Columbia, reuniting the calf with its mother.
Witnesses said the mother moose stayed calm and accepted the calf without aggression.
Wildlife experts warned that handling distressed animals can be dangerous and urged callers to contact conservation officers.
The incident highlights growing encounters between roadways and wildlife as development expands into natural habitats.