Authorities in Alaska say a moose has killed a 70-year-old man in the community of Homer. Two men were walking through the brush trying to take photos of two newborn calves when authorities say the mother moose attacked one of the men.

A 70-year-old Alaska man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was attacked and killed by their mother, authorities said Monday.

The man killed Sunday was identified as Dale Chorman of Homer, said Austin McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

The female moose had recently given birth to the calves in Homer.

“As they were walking through the brush looking for the moose, that’s when the cow moose attacked Dale,” McDaniel said.

  • Jo Miran@lemmy.ml
    51·
    4 months ago

    Wyoming resident here. Moose are nothing to fuck with. Mama moose protecting her calves should be extremely obvious, but you should also be wary of males during mating season. No chill whatsoever.

    EDIT: Grammar correction.

    • psycotica0@lemmy.ca
      28·
      4 months ago

      I don’t normally do this, but I see this from time to time, so just so you know:

      wary: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

      leery: cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

      weary: feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep

      I’m sorry if this was annoying rather than helpful!

    • Broken_Monitor@lemmy.world
      8·
      4 months ago

      I don’t live anywhere near moose and I feel like this should be readily apparent. If the animal is as big as a fucking truck don’t mess with it.

    • crusa187@lemmy.ml
      2·
      4 months ago

      Those videos of bull moose charging through 4’ of chest-high snow like it’s nothing are truly spectacular. They must be terrifying up close, so powerful.