Calgary elk struck by mystery paralysis

[Emily]

I think poisoning is suspected since the symptoms are unlike any known elk diseases in the area. They will do testing and analysis of video taken while the elk were still alive.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Canmore+struck+mystery+paralysis/7763085/story.html

Canmore elk struck by mystery paralysis
By Justin Brisbane, Calgary Herald January 2, 2013
A mysterious illness has struck two large bull elk in Canmore, leaving their hind legs paralyzed and wildlife officials baffled.

?I?ve never seen it before. This is new. I don?t think a disease would hit that quick. They were fine a week ago,? said Fish and Wildlife officer Dave Dickson.
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?He?s very lethargic and doesn?t want to move. It?s like he has the flu,? Dickson said...