15 bison loose after escaping from truck at Hythe gas station
EDMONTON A herd of bison is “at large” in the Hythe area after escaping from a transport truck, said RCMP in the northern community.
The owner of the bison had been parked at the Husky station in Hythe when the side door of the trailer was worked loose by the livestock around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, said Beaverlodge RCMP in a Wednesday morning news release. All 15 bison exited the livestock trailer and dispersed in the Hythe area, about 513 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
Beaverlodge RCMP then received a complaint of “bison at large in Hythe.”
As of Wednesday morning, all 15 bison were still on the loose, said RCMP.
Police warn motorists in the area of to be aware of the possibility that the bison may be on the roads. Members of the public are cautioned not to approach the bison.
The animals were last seen in the areas of Highway 43 north of Hythe and also near Township Road 744 and Range Road 101.
RCMP are asking anyone who comes across the bison to contact the Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2955. Police will then coordinate with the owner of the livestock to secure them.