A moose was euthanized at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on Friday after wandering onto the grounds, raising safety concerns for travelers and drivers. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) stated that the moose was observed near a road and Route 20, prompting officials to take action. While the moose did not breach the perimeter fence surrounding the runways and no flights were disrupted, the potential risk to public safety in such a high-traffic area led to the decision. DEEP spokesman James Fowler explained that both DEEP and airport personnel are authorized to euthanize moose in situations where they pose a public safety threat. The reasons why relocation wasn't feasible remain unclear. The DEEP estimates Connecticut's moose population to be between 100 and 150. Airport officials emphasized their constant monitoring of wildlife threats and their comprehensive strategies for handling such situations. Bradley International, New England's second-largest airport after Logan International in Boston, serves Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
A moose, like the one pictured above, was euthanized out of an abundance of caution after the animal wandered onto the grounds of Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, officials said. (Gabe Souza/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images, File)
