L'ANSE, MI - Students at a school in Michigan's Upper Peninsula received a special surprise this week.

It was just before recess time at Sacred Heart School in L'Anse when a moose inexplicably visited the fenced-in playground, much to the delight of the students at the school in Baraga County.

In a 48-second video posted to the school's Facebook page on Monday, Dec. 4, the animal can be seen running back and forth along the fence line unsuccessfully looking for a way to get out of the playground.

Children can also be seen watching the moose from the safety of the school. Fortunately for everyone involved, a wildlife technician from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was able to encourage the animal to leave without incident.

The video has proven to be quite popular. Since it was posted, the video has been viewed 28,000 times and has 425 shares.