A 25-year-old Gander man is facing a charge under the Provincial Wildlife Act for harassing big game following a video that circulated over social media on January 23, 2020, involving a truck with two occupants allegedly chasing a moose.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., Gander RCMP received a number of complaints from concerned citizens. A short time later, two men presented themselves at the detachment and provided details to police identifying themselves as being the two individuals captured on the video.
Police entered into a joint investigation with the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources to determine the most appropriate charge. He is scheduled to attend court on April 14, 2020.
The investigation is continuing and police are considering possible charges that could apply to the passenger of the vehicle.