Moose spotted lounging in Regina's Wascana Lake

Moose spends day taking dip in artificial lake

Media | Moose caught swimming in Regina's Wascana Lake

Caption: Moose swimming in Regina's artificial lake on July 4

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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.

Image | wascana moose

Caption: 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.
Did you spot this moose too? Share your photos with us in a tweet to @CBCSask(external link) or email saskphotos@cbc.ca(external link).