One of Enderby鈥檚 popular elk has been killed.

A herd of elk has been spotted in recent weeks in the North Okanagan community. But one of the elk died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 97 between Armstrong and Enderby over the weekend.

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鈥淒rive careful south of Enderby,鈥� resident Gloria Morgan reported Monday. 鈥淥ne elk already hit and killed.鈥�

The unfortunate incident has Morgan urging the community to contact the Ministry of Transportation to get an elk crossing sign installed on the busy highway.

The elk were recently captured on video by another Enderby resident.

Some believe the elk have been driven to the area by packs of hungry wolves.

But Conservation Officer Tanner Beck said the herd is just more visible this time of year.

鈥淭hey鈥檝e always kind of been there, they seem to be doing pretty well.

鈥淚n the winter they come down to the valley bottom and that鈥檚 why people are seeing them more.鈥�

jennifer@vernonmorningstar.com
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