Children can be so ungrateful. One minute you’re rescuing them from certain death in a fence, and the next minute, they’re trying to kill you.
There isn’t a ton of information in relation to this incident (from eight years ago), but I’m pretty certain the man probably shouldn’t have tried to free the moose on his own.
“I seen a yearling moose calf get tangled in a barbed wire fence so I released him and he wasn’t too happy with me 🙂” – James Boseley
There are a ton of things that you should do if you encounter a moose, and most of them include moving away. Like any animal, moose require space. Though moose are not typically aggressive, they will attack if they feel harassed, hungry, or just straight up tired. During rut (late September to October), bull moose may be aggressive for no apparent reason, and if a cow is spotted with a calf, there’s a good chance they’ll get defensive.
Do not ever feed moose. Like bears, they can become conditioned and get angry and aggressive if food isn’t presented when they expect it. If a moose begins acting in that manner, there’s a good chance it will have to be euthanized.
If you see a moose in the wild and it begins walking towards you, it’s likely warning you to back off or looking for free food. Either way, it’s best to move away. If you its ears laying back, the hair on its hump raised, or its licking its lips, its likely planning to attack. Again, back away, and look for tree, building, car, or object for you to jump behind if the animal charges.
If you find a moose injured, stuck, or in need of help, PLEASE do not act on your own. Call for assistance from your local wildlife department.
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Image Credit: James Boseley via YouTube