DENVER ( KDVR ) — Paddleboarders at Chatfield State Park in Littleton were joined by an unexpected guest looking to cool off in the water.
A moose was spotted swimming in Chatfield Reservoir just mere feet from people on paddleboards. Barb Delong captured the amazing video and posted it to Nextdoor.
According to Delong, the massive animal spent around 30 minutes swimming and walking around the reservoir.
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She said the moose swam up to a nearby island and walked around before getting back in the water for another lap. It appears the moose was unphased by the humans in its proximity.
While only the moose’s snout and large antlers were visible above the surface of the water, moose are known for their intimidating size. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Shiras moose are the largest species of deer with bulls ranging up to nine-and-a-half feet long and six feet tall at the shoulder.