Authorities free moose trapped in skate park in Red Lodge
Wildlife crews tranquilized the roughly 1,000-pound animal after it became trapped in a concrete bowl and could not climb out, officials said.
- On Wednesday, a bull moose became trapped in a deep concrete bowl at the downtown Red Lodge skate park, drawing wildlife crews and curious residents to the scene.
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks responded around 9 a.m. after the roughly 1,000-pound animal wandered into the slick-sided concrete bowl, unable to gain enough traction to climb out.
- The Carbon County Sheriff, Red Lodge Fire Rescue, and local police closed nearby streets around 10th Street West and North Villard Avenue while crews attempted to provide traction using rubber mats.
- After two attempts, FWP successfully tranquilized the moose at about 2 p.m., confirming the animal was in healthy condition before safely relocating it to an area outside town.
- The unusual rescue drew a crowd of residents who noted wildlife sightings are common in Red Lodge. "It's Red Lodge," observers said as the community watched the safe relocation.
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