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Aggressive moose near Ginter's Meadow

Be careful if you're going to take your dog for a walk in Ginters Meadow.
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The city has installed warning signs on the trails near Ginter's Meadow as well as at the Meadow itelf to help ensure visitors are aware of an aggressive moose in the area.

Be careful if you're going to take your dog for a walk in Ginters Meadow.

An aggressive moose cow and her calves are still active in the area, the city said in a notice issued Monday following a second incident in which a dog and its owner suffered injuries.

"Moose often regard dogs as predators and may become aggressive," the city said .

Warning signs have been installed on the trails near Ginters Meadow as well as at the Meadow itself to help ensure visitors to the area are aware of the situation.

Residents are encouraged to use caution and leash their pets both while walking through Ginter's Meadow and along nearby streets and wooded areas.

"Wildlife such as moose are part of the urban landscape in Prince George and, as always, residents are encouraged to exercise caution and be on the lookout at all times while enjoying parks and green spaces," the city added.