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[Glitch]

Man dies after being charged, kicked by moose in Alaska

According to Alaska State Troopers, the incident occurred when the cow encountered two men near Homer around 11:52 a.m. on Sunday.

Alaska State Troopers say the moose had charged two men, kicking one of them. Medical crews responded to the scene where the man was later pronounced dead.

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Man dies after being charged, kicked by moose in Alaska

The moose was no longer in the area by the time troopers arrived,

www.mlive.com

Spring has "officially" sprung in Alaska when someone is either mauled by a bear or stomped by a moose.

While he may be the first to be killed by moose in 2024, he will not be the last. Moose are, by far, the most dangerous critter in Alaska. You can obey all the rules concerning moose, including maintaining a safe distance, and still be attacked. There is no such thing as a "safe distance" when it comes to moose.

Cows are more prone to attack humans during April, May, and June when they have calves. Bulls are more prone to attack humans during their rut in September, October, and November, when their testosterone levels are at their highest.

In the 33 years I have lived in Alaska I have had dozens of encounters with both black and brown bears. Not one has ever posed any kind of threat. The only time I was ever attacked by a critter was by a moose. I was fortunate. I saw the attack coming and was able to place a tree between myself and the attacking moose. Moose are big, but not agile. After a few minutes of not being able to attack me because of the tree, the moose finally gave up and went on his way.

Most people who do not live around moose underestimate them. Bears, and most other critters, will leave the area rather than have an encounter with a human, but not moose. Moose fear nothing, and nothing humans can do will scare moose away. Moose go where they want, and do what they want, and nothing humans do (short of killing them) will stop them. Including traffic.

There is an estimated 400 brown bears and 1,200 moose living within the city limits of Anchorage.

 

[Bok Tuklo]

I may have told this story but early on when my daughter lived in Alaska, she was embarrassed to call in late for work because there was s moose in her yard and she was scared to walk to her car. Her boss was more than understanding.

 

[Glitch]

I may have told this story but early on when my daughter lived in Alaska, she was embarrassed to call in late for work because there was s moose in her yard and she was scared to walk to her car. Her boss was more than understanding.

My neighbor's 9-year old child stopped by my home on his way home from school because there was a moose standing in his yard and he was afraid to go home. So he came to my place to ask for my help. I told him that he did the right thing. We both waited at my place until the moose left, then I gave him an armed escort home. I respect the power of bears, but I fear moose. Bears are rational, you can figure out the reason for their behavior, but moose are psychotic. You never know how they will react.

 

[bongsaway]

My neighbor's 9-year old child stopped by my home on his way home from school because there was a moose standing in his yard and he was afraid to go home. So he came to my place to ask for my help. I told him that he did the right thing. We both waited at my place until the moose left, then I gave him an armed escort home. I respect the power of bears, but I fear moose. Bears are rational, you can figure out the reason for their behavior, but moose are psychotic. You never know how they will react.

Wow, I never realized moose, in general, were like Republicans, psychotic.

 

[Old 'N Chill]

Wow, I never realized moose, in general, were like Republicans, psychotic.

They're not that psychotic. I've been near moose in the wild and was never threatened with attack.

 

[Allan]

They're not that psychotic. I've been near moose in the wild and was never threatened with attack.

The victim was trying to photograph the two calves. That's a recipe for disaster.

 

[Old 'N Chill]

The victim was trying to photograph the two calves. That's a recipe for disaster.

I agree, only a fool would linger for any reason around a baby wild animal like a moose, bear, etc. I always respect wildlife and do nothing to make them fearful or taunt them.

 

[Lovebug]

Source:

Man dies after being charged, kicked by moose in Alaska

The moose was no longer in the area by the time troopers arrived,

www.mlive.com

Spring has "officially" sprung in Alaska when someone is either mauled by a bear or stomped by a moose.

While he may be the first to be killed by moose in 2024, he will not be the last. Moose are, by far, the most dangerous critter in Alaska. You can obey all the rules concerning moose, including maintaining a safe distance, and still be attacked. There is no such thing as a "safe distance" when it comes to moose.

Cows are more prone to attack humans during April, May, and June when they have calves. Bulls are more prone to attack humans during their rut in September, October, and November, when their testosterone levels are at their highest.

In the 33 years I have lived in Alaska I have had dozens of encounters with both black and brown bears. Not one has ever posed any kind of threat. The only time I was ever attacked by a critter was by a moose. I was fortunate. I saw the attack coming and was able to place a tree between myself and the attacking moose. Moose are big, but not agile. After a few minutes of not being able to attack me because of the tree, the moose finally gave up and went on his way.

Most people who do not live around moose underestimate them. Bears, and most other critters, will leave the area rather than have an encounter with a human, but not moose. Moose fear nothing, and nothing humans can do will scare moose away. Moose go where they want, and do what they want, and nothing humans do (short of killing them) will stop them. Including traffic.

There is an estimated 400 brown bears and 1,200 moose living within the city limits of Anchorage.

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Are the bears up already?

 

[Lovebug]

I agree, only a fool would linger for any reason around a baby wild animal like a moose, bear, etc. I always respect wildlife and do nothing to make them fearful or taunt them.

The one time I got nipped by a dog was when I was invited by a friend to see the puppies.
Knowing better, I didn't even touch them. Momma dog bit me in the rear on my way out regardless. If momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy.