After a month, wildlife officials stand by plan to let Billings moose 'leave on its own'

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4. Billings moose euthanized by wildlife department

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized on Thursday a young bull moose that had been hanging around midtown Billings since early October.

The moose was in poor health and struggled to walk, according to FWP. The animal had gained notoriety in recent weeks, and neighbors had reported it was looking sick.

FWP staff has closely monitored the animal giving it time to move out of town and into a more suitable environment.

Wildlife health experts with FWP determined the moose was too unhealthy for a successful relocation to the wild. The potential spread of disease was also a factor.

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