Elk charges at a photographer who got too close.

This tourist photographer learned the hard way why getting close to elk is a bad idea. According to the video description, people were getting way too close to this elk for 15 minutes, causing a fair amount of undue stress. Don’t be that person, give elk plenty of space. If they appear jumpy and stressed, you’re too close. At least 50 yards is a good place to start.

“THIS IDIOT!!
This went on for 15 minutes, the Male Elk was so stressed out, it was sad..

I do think wishing for his death is a bit intense. But too many people think it’s okay to get right up next to these wild animals, and that’s not cool.

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Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...