Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares video of woman getting charged by moose near Ouray
IRONTON, Colo. (KRDO) -- A woman captured the moment a cow moose charged at her multiple times. Now, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sharing that video to remind people how dangerous moose can be.
According to CPW, the attack happened last weekend near Ironton Park along the Million Dollar Highway, between Silverton and Ouray. CPW believes the cow moose had calves nearby.
⚠️ Reminder, moose will defend themselves and their young aggressively.
— CPW SW Region (@CPW_SW) June 14, 2022
This video comes in from last weekend near Ironton Park along the Million Dollar Highway between Silverton and Ouray. The cow moose was suspected to have calves nearby and charged a woman multiple times. pic.twitter.com/QHXxGM2YJW
CPW says it's important to be mindful of moose when outdoors and avoid areas near water with an abundance of willows, which is their primary food source.
Additionally, CPW advises people to leave dogs at home or absolutely keep them on a leash in moose habitat. Officials say dogs are oftentimes catalysts in attacks.
On June 8, a cow moose was killed after it repeatedly charged a man, woman, dog, and first responders in Boulder County. CPW is now taking care of its orphaned calf.
For more information on being safe around moose, click here.
