HEBER, Utah (ABC4) -- Dept. of Natural Resources personnel captured a moose that was wandering through a local neighborhood Friday morning, according to the Heber City Police Dept.

At around 6:45 a.m., the "moose on the loose" was reportedly wandering in the area of 500 North and 100 West. It was of juvenile age, police said.

"The young moose explored the area for about an hour and fifteen minutes, likely a little lost and curious," Heber police stated on social media. "Officers worked closely with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DNR) to monitor the animal and ensure public safety."

DNR was able to safely capture and relocate the moose to a better habitat.

Courtesy of Heber City Police Dept.

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