California Highway Patrol Dispatch Log: Injured Elk Spotted at Highway 101 N and Metropolitan Road, Animal Control Not Responding

AI SUMMARY: At 8:17 AM, California Highway Patrol received a report of an elk at the intersection of Highway 101 North and Metropolitan Road. The elk was not blocking traffic, and there were no injuries reported. However, at 8:18 AM, it was noted that the elk appeared to have a gash on its leg, potentially indicating an injury. The Fish and Game department was contacted at 8:31 AM and advised that they typically do not respond to elk if they are still able to move around. At 8:35 AM, there was difficulty finding a safe location for the elk to move, and the Fish and Game department was asked to respond. The Highway Service Officer was contacted at 8:55 AM, and the California Transportation department was notified at 8:55 AM to assist with the situation.

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8:17 a.m.
[1] ELK / NEG 1125
8:18 a.m.
[2] APPEARS POSS INJ WITH GASH ON THEIR LEG
8:31 a.m.
[12] 1039 FandG / WILL NOT USUALLY RESP TO ELKS IF THEY CAN STILL MOVE AROUND / WILL ADV UNITS OF INFO
8:35 a.m.
[15] 16-47 NO WHERE TO GO BUT IN THE ROAD OR ON SHOULDER // REQ TO SEE IF FandG CAN RESP
8:55 a.m.
[24] 1039 HSO
8:55 a.m.
[25] 16-47 NOTIFY CT 1144 ON RHS

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