Three Recent Colorado Moose Attacks All Involved People with Their Dogs
- A series of moose attacks involving people walking dogs occurred in Colorado between May 26 and June 1, including a serious attack on June 1 at River Creek Park in Steamboat Springs.
- These incidents occurred shortly after a moose fatally trampled a dog on May 26 and took place during the calving season, a period when female moose tend to be more protective of their young, as noted by state wildlife officials.
- In the June 1 attack, a woman walking two leashed dogs was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital while a paddleboarder’s intervention was met with aggression from the moose.
- Authorities found and euthanized a young moose calf nearby, stating rehabilitation was not feasible as it would increase the risk of human habituation and future safety threats.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife closed River Creek Park through Wednesday and urged the public to keep dogs leashed, maintain distance, respect warnings, and remain vigilant in moose habitats to reduce conflicts.
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