Kimberley Mountie releases elk; no charges pending
By Contributor
On Dec. 10, a Kimberley RCMP officer assisted an elk after she became entwined in a wire fence. Police were alerted to an elk in distress off Highway 95A east of Kimberley around 11:00 am. Sgt Darrell Robinson immediately attended and found a cow elk laying on her back with two legs caught in the wire. He was able to approach the animal and free one leg, using wire cutters he was able to free the second leg. Shortly after the elk stood up and walked away, with no apparent injuries.
Police believe the elk was held captive for a least an hour before their arrival. The elk could have suffered a painful death or be attacked by predators. Cpl. Chris Newel, Operations NCO for Kimberley, The public often call us when there is crisis or immediate assistance is required, in this case we were able to respond quickly, free the animal and allow her to get back to nature, unharmed.
