Utah family stunned to find moose lounging in backyard as drought drives wildlife into foothill neighborhoods

Utah family stunned to find moose lounging in backyard as drought drives wildlife into foothill neighborhoods

A Utah family had an unexpected visitor over the weekend when a young bull moose stretched out in their Springville yard. Wildlife officials said the unusual sight reflects a broader pattern, with dry conditions pushing animals closer to neighborhoods in search of food, water, and shelter. According to KSL, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources responded last Sunday after homeowners Laura and Greg Thorpe found the moose lingering in their yard…