On May 9, 2026, Manitoulin OPP officers rescued a young moose trapped in a wire fence along Highway 6. They safely cut the wire, freeing the uninjured animal, which then walked away.
LITTLE CURRENT—Two officers from the Manitoulin OPP were in the right place at the right time, when they came across a young moose in need of help.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Highway 6 North of the Little Current Swing Bridge, and spotted a moose caught in a wire fence along the roadway. The moose was lying on the ground and unable to free itself.
Using the tools they had on hand, and a bit of teamwork, the officers carefully cut the fence around the moose's legs and were able to free the moose without injury. After a brief moment to recover, the young moose stood up and walked away.
Sometimes policing brings unexpected challenges, and in some cases, that occasionally includes lending a hand to a moose in need.