As of Wednesday morning, signs on K-Beach show that 79 moose have been hit by vehicles since July on Kenai roads. One recent moose-related incident occurred on Tuesday when a single vehicle evading a moose caused serious injuries.
Motorists on the Kenai Peninsula are urged to use extra caution this time of year when traveling roadways where moose are common. Visibility hazards are further compounded when accumulating snow forces moose into lowland areas, often around highway corridors where travel is easier and food sources more exposed.
The combination can be deadly for moose and motorists alike when vehicles traveling at normal highway speeds collide with the animals that may weigh between 500 and 1,000 pounds.
Information courtesy Alaska Division of Fish and Game.
Motorists involved in or who witness moose-vehicle collisions should contact area law enforcement. Injured moose should be reported to the nearest Division of Fish and Game office during normal business hours, or to State Troopers outside normal business hours.