A moose has been sighted in the Frunzensky district of St. Petersburg, specifically in the vicinity of the Bucharestskaya and Mezhdunarodnaya metro stations. Residents reported the sighting on May 31, raising concerns about the animal’s safety and public safety.

The moose was observed on the grounds of the St. Petersburg University of the Humanities and Trade Unions. As a precaution, students and staff were temporarily restricted from moving around the area to avoid encountering the wild animal.

The animal’s movements were tracked as it traversed the area. It was reported to have jumped over a high fence near the Mezhdunarodnaya metro station and was later seen in the courtyard of a building on Bucharestskaya Street, heading towards Bela Kuna Street. Subsequently, it was spotted near another building on Bucharestskaya Street and Prazhskaya Street.

This is not an isolated incident, as several moose have been seen in the Frunzensky district recently, on May 21 and May 24. Past efforts to capture and relocate lost moose have involved specialists from the Committee for Nature Use, district administration support, and the National Guard. These operations have sometimes taken more than a day.

Authorities urge the public to report any wild animals in danger or posing a threat to people by contacting the mobile environmental service at 417-59-36. Biologist Pavel Glazkov has previously commented on the reasons for increased moose sightings in the city.