Elk and Safety: Herd Halts Traffic at Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Residents of Saunooke Village in North Carolina had their commutes stalled due to a rather unusual traffic issue, recently shared video shows: a herd of elk slowed traffic as they ambled through the village.

Henderson resident Dean Cloer filmed a herd of elk bringing traffic to a halt as they strolled across Acquoni Road in Cherokee. Credit: Dean Cloer via Storyful