Nearly 600-pound elk dies in Lancaster County crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:03 · Archive

A nearly 600-pound elk died after being hit by a car in southwest Lancaster County, Nebraska on Tuesday night.

A nearly 600-pound elk died after being struck by a car in southwest Lancaster County, Nebraska on Tuesday night. Deputies responded to the crash near SW 84th Street between W. Pioneers Boulevard and Van Dorn Street at 9:45 p.m. The driver reported hitting what she believed was a deer, describing it as the largest she had ever seen.

Upon arrival, deputies determined the animal was an elk, not a deer. The vehicle was declared a total loss, but the driver sustained no injuries. Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said elk are uncommon in Lancaster County, explaining that 'once in a while a bull will get off track and come into the area'. n Nebraska Game and Parks arrived at the scene and removed the elk.

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• Nearly 600-pound elk dies after Lancaster County crashA nearly 600-pound elk is dead after a crash in southwest Lancaster County Tuesday night.WOWT · 21 Oct, 17:26
• Nearly 600-pound elk dies after Lancaster County crashA nearly 600-pound elk is dead after a crash in southwest Lancaster County Tuesday night.1011Now · 21 Oct, 17:26

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