Moose "Emil" Causes a Stir: 10,000 Fans on Facebook

The exact whereabouts of the animal were not known on Monday, it is believed to have moved north from the state capital on Sunday morning. The police reported no new incidents related to "Emil," it was stated upon inquiry.

It was different on Saturday when police patrols had to be dispatched in St. Pölten for safety reasons. "Emil" had appeared in several places in the capital of Lower Austria and had caused crowds to gather. In the evening hours, the moose moved onto the tracks of the St. Pölten main station and even settled there. The result was an interruption of the Westbahn line, which was lifted shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Moose "Emil": Path led from Poland through the Czech Republic to Lower Austria

"Emil," who has been considered an "adopted Lower Austrian" for almost three weeks, had sneaked up to St. Pölten and had already appeared in the Pottenbrunn district on Thursday and Friday of the previous week. The antlered animal is believed to have come from Poland and wandered through the Czech Republic to Lower Austria.

In the Facebook fan group "Emil the Moose," the animal is virtually accompanied. There are also frequent comments wishing "Emil" good health. Additionally, there are appeals to leave the antlered animal as undisturbed as possible on its journey through the state.

(APA/Red)

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