We are devastated to report the Chemong Moose is dead. The moose that has endeared itself to so many this week and has become the talk of the town—and county—had to be put down by the MNR. The reasons why are explained in these tweets below from Examiner reporter Sarah Deeth.

The Chemong Rd. moose? It's dead. The MNR destroyed it after the moose displayed erratic, dangerous behaviour. RIP, Chemong Rd. Moose.
— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

MNR official said they made many attempts all day to force moose, which was covered in ticks & emaciated, back into the woods.
— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

Moose was unafraid of humans, traffic, appeared disoriented. MNR on scene apparently concerned it had brain worm.
— Sarah Deeth (@SarahDeeth) May 2, 2014

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