An archer was seriously injured by a moose in the Trap Creek area of Larimer County, Colorado.
The events played out around noon in a remote area near Long Draw Road: the hunter was only a few meters from his prey when he decided to shoot his arrow and missed.
The moose then turned and attacked the hunter, impaling and kicking him, inflicting serious injuries. Luckily for him, the man had a GPS signal for calls for help and activated it.
Some people came and transported him from the forest, while a helicopter arrived and took him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“His ability to remain calm after being run over by a moose, to maintain that awareness, is quite impressive,” said Jason Surface, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area wildlife manager. “A distress beacon helped save this hunter, and it’s always good to have a plan when you’re alone in the woods.”
“No management measures are taken against the moose – Surface always explains –. Large animals, especially moose, can be aggressive and unpredictable. And hunting involves risks, especially bowhunting, where you have to get closer to the animal than other types of hunting ».
It’s not the first time such incidents have been recorded: According to the institution, it would be the fourth attack in Colorado since the beginning of the year and the 13th as of 2019.
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