Tow Truck Driver Rescues Moose From Ice

A Saskatchewan tow truck driver says a routine afternoon call turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when he pulled a moose from icy water and brought it home to recover.

Clint Gottinger, owner of Rebel Towing near Kelvington, was headed to two jobs around 5 p.m. CST last Saturday when he spotted the animal trapped in ice about 200 kilometres east of Saskatoon.

He said he immediately turned around, deciding the rescue took priority over his scheduled calls.

“I can’t leave him. Everyone has to wait. This is a priority,” Gottinger said.

Using his tow truck’s tilted deck and a soft sling, Gottinger and nearby residents worked together to pull the exhausted moose free.

The animal was loaded onto the truck and transported to his home, where Gottinger called his wife to bring blankets.

She rushed outside as he arrived, helping cover the moose while it rested on their deck overnight.

Gottinger said the moose regained strength and stood by later that evening, remaining near the property through Sunday before walking off Monday morning. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/