Skyline trail reopens after closing due to aggressive moose

The Skyline trail at Cape Breton Highlands National Park has reopened.

The trail has been closed sincelast Sundaydue to "aggressive moose behaviour."

Parks Canada did not elaborate on exactly how the moose were being belligerent. But the department's website says moose have been known to charge people or their vehicles and can attack with their hoofs.

Signs of aggressive moose include charging, foot stomping, head swaying, mouth smacking and licking, as well as having their ears pinned back and hair on their neck raised.

Parks Canadaadviseskeeping at least 30 metresor three bus lengths away, and if you encounter a moose on a trail, wait for the moose to leave ortake a wide detour and always keep a tree or large obstacle between you and the moose.

If a moose charges, visitors should get behind a barrier like a tree or rock. If you get knocked down by a moose, curl into a ball and protect your head and neck.

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