US EditionThree Recent Colorado Moose Attacks All Involved People with Their Dogs
- Three separate moose attacks involving people with dogs occurred between May 30 and June 1 in various Colorado locations including Steamboat Springs and Fairplay.
- These attacks took place during moose calving season when female moose become aggressive to protect their young, with dogs often provoking the animals as perceived predators.
- In one incident, a woman was gravely injured and flown to a hospital after a cow moose attacked her and her dogs at River Creek Park, while a man who helped her was also kicked but released after evaluation.
- Authorities euthanized a moose calf associated with these events due to low chances of successful rehabilitation and the risk of habituating the animal to humans, increasing future safety threats.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed River Creek Park through June 4 and urges the public to keep dogs leashed, avoid areas with calves, respect posted signs, and make noise to reduce moose-human conflicts.
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The Sacramento Bee
Tri-City HeraldMoose attacks man who found woman on ground after earlier attack, CO officials say
Three recent Colorado moose attacks all involved people with their dogs
By Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story GRAND LAKE, Colorado (KCNC) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging caution after three separate moose attacks in three days across the state. The department says it’s mostly a coincidence that all of the attacks happened in a stretch of only a few days. The incidents range from Fairplay on Friday, May 30, to Grand Lake on Saturday, May 31, and one in Steamboat Springs on Sunday, June 1,…
Aspen Times
Glenwood Springs Post IndependentMan shoots moose in self-defense during encounter in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public to be aware of potentially aggressive cow moose while recreating outdoors during calving season following three conflicts in Grand, Park and Routt counties. At least one person was trampled in each attack. Cow moose give birth to calves in late spring and early summer and can become more aggressive toward perceived threats to their young during this time. Cows will hide their calves to protect …
Sky Hi News
Man shoots moose in self-defense during encounter in Grand Lake
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public to be aware of potentially aggressive cow moose while recreating outdoors during calving season following three conflicts in Grand, Park and Routt counties. At least one person was trampled in each attack. Cow moose give birth to calves in late spring and early summer and can become more aggressive toward perceived threats to their young during this time. Cows will hide their calves to protect …
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