Moose swimming in Regina's artificial lake on July 4 0:39
A group of spectators gathered around Regina's Wascana Lake Monday morning to watch a moose taking a dip in the water.
According to Twitter users, the large animal was spotted near the artificial lake's Willow Island around 10 a.m. CST.
Todd Mintz, or @yahsemtough on Twitter, shared this photo with CBC Saskatchewan. (Todd Mintz/Twitter)Apparently, it swam around in the water, with great ease, for the better part of an hour until opting for a lounge in the shallows.
Moose decides to hang out
The moose decided to stay in the cool water until after lunch.
According to a Ministry of Environment official, the moose was still in Wascana Lake, around 1 p.m. CST.
Conservation officers and staff from the Wascana Centre Authority are keeping an eye on the situation and making sure that people stay a safe distance away.
