Wildlife in Colorado can be wild and dangerous. From the elk rut with aggressive bulls to hungry bears breaking into homes, there is no shortage of animals that can cause damage to property and harm humans.
Moose Attacks Woman Walking Dog Near Jamestown
One Colorado woman is lucky to be alive after being attacked by wildlife this week in Boulder County. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the woman was walking her dog off-leash west of Jamestown when a young bull moose charged her, knocked her to the ground, and stomped her multiple times.
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The attack was severe enough that the woman had to be taken to a nearby hospital for head and back injuries. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers responded to the area; however, they were not able to locate the young bull moose.
Signs warning residents and visitors were posted to alert those in the area that an aggressive moose was present.
CPW Reminds Public: Keep Dogs Leashed Around Moose
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that the majority of reports of moose attacks in Colorado involve dogs. Moose view canines, big or small, as predators and a potential threat…