The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reminds Alaskans that it is not that hard to find yourself between a cow moose and her new offspring, a dangerous position in which to be.
If a moose is about to charge, you might observe the long hairs on its hump raising, its ears laid back (much like a dog or cat), and it may lick its lips (if you can see this, you are way too close, Fish and Game reminds).
“A moose that sees you and walks slowly towards you is not trying to be your friend; it may be looking for a hand-out or warning you to keep away. All of these are dangerous situations and you should back away. Look for the nearest tree, fence, building, car, or other obstruction to duck behind,” ADF&G says.
UPDATE: The Anchorage Daily News reports that the man killed was "trying to photograph calves, per the Alaska State Troopers".
7 comments:
We have lots of trouble here with "City Folk" wanting to pet the cute little cuddly bear cubs. Then mamma shows up, and somebody gets hurt. Same thing happens in Yellowstone where people try and get close to a bison.
NOT a happy ending....
Not sure I would wait around to try and see what the hairs looked like.
Condolences to the family.
As you'll remember, Linda, many folks here (mostly transplants from places far to the south) seem to think that moose are animatronic. Just here for the entertainment value, I guess.
Us? We've been around those 1,100 to 1,400 lb critters for over 20 years now, and we give 'em a WIDE berth.
Ouch...I'm betting they were 'way too close'...
You'd win that bet.
drjim, we know that syndrome well. Bears, wolves, moose - they're all free-range zoo exhibits for the tourists to enjoy. And tourists are prey for the critters. Round and round it goes.
drjim, we know that syndrome well. The tourist think the critters (bears, wolves, moose, lynx, etc) are free-range zoo exhibits to be photographed close up. And the critters think the tourists are free food. Round and round it goes, and only the critters are right.
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