Moose Charges and Stomps Woman in Boulder County

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.

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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.

READ MORE: Bears Breaking Into Colorado Homes on the Rise

Moose should be treated as aggressive animals and given plenty of space, not approached. While moose may look docile, they are very large and can run very fast, up to 35 miles per hour.

Learn More About Moose Safety in Colorado

Learn more about how to protect yourself and your dogs from moose attacks by visiting cpw.state.co.us.