My sister-in-law had a scary incident with a bull moose yesterday on hwy 97N about 8 km North of Prince george. She was driving 90 kmh along a straight stretch of road with willow on both sides, and this bull just boils out of the willows on one side, through the shallow ditch and right into her SUV. Up onto the windshield, slid off the drivers side, wiped off the driver's outside mirror and bashed in the driver's side rear door, smashing that window as well. Her 5-yr old son was strapped in a carseat in the rear, and I guess it gave him a real scare. My SIL, was pretty shaken up, and this morning complained of a few sore spots. [naturally!] She was feeling particularly shakey, since she had only had her DL for a short while. Thank goodness She and the nephew are OK. Took them to emerg last night, but all checked out OK. Moose died in the incident. I'm guessing 4-5 grand in damage. Airbags didn't deploy, so that cost will not be incurred. I have been so fortunate. In all the years living in the North, I have had a couple of close shaves, but so far, no hits. Regards, Eagleye.
Moose hunting with a Buick Rendezvous
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trubluscrew
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
Glad to hear your SIL and nephew are alright.
Greenfields
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lower mainland BC
Cars can be replaced, I'm glad your SIL and munchkin are Ok.
Cheers
Cheers
. will not be incurred. I have been so fortunate. In all the years living in the North, I have had a couple of close shaves, but so far, no hits. Regards, Eagleye.[/QUOTE]
well Dave u posted that without knocking on wood,
they will be gunning for you.
well Dave u posted that without knocking on wood,
they will be gunning for you.
MauserMike
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
That's at least some good news - SIL and nephew OK. Can you cheer them up with some BBQ moose steaks?
Yep, Can do!! She said she never realized how big they actually were until she saw this one right in front of her. Was a decent bull, too, had buttons about 2" long and about 2" in diameter already. Regards, Eagleye.
- Location
- WMU248 near Edmonton
I'm guessing that your damage estimate might be a tad low. Them crumple zones don't repair cheaply, like a truck
good to hear everyone is allright
good to hear everyone is allright
