Man attacked by cow elk outside apartment in Estes Park on Saturday

A man was injured when he startled a cow elk outside of Lone Tree Apartments, 1310 Manford Ave., at 8:39 a.m. Saturday, prompting officials to warn people that elk can get aggressive when they think their young are threatened.

The man walked out of the front door of his apartment, startling a cow elk who attacked him, according to Estes Park public information officer Kate Miller.

He was transported to Estes Valley Medical Center; town officials did not know the extent of his injuries…

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