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Cow moose removed from the area near Manitou Springs city pool

Manitou Springs Moose
Posted at 10:01 AM, Sep 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-25 12:16:25-04

MANITOU SPRINGS — Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are moving a cow moose yet again from the Manitou Springs area after she was found near the city pool on Friday morning. This particular animal was just relocated to the mountains last week after she was found in a city park.

This time the moose will be moved out an additional 100 miles from the area in the hopes she won't wander back again.

Further north, Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared video from Estes Park as a bull moose and his herd were grazing at the Stanley Hotel.

We've seen an increase in moose encounters this month across the state as the rut is on.

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Earlier this week, officers relocated a 700-pound bull moose found on Fort Carson. CPW said the moose was found on post near buildings and vehicles. Officers used tranquilizer to put it to sleep, so they could load the moose up and relocate it.

CPW said the moose was found on post near buildings and vehicles. Officers used tranquilizer to put it to sleep, so they could load the moose up and relocate it.

The CPW officers teamed up with Fort Carson staff to move the moose into the truck where it will be taken to the mountains in Teller County. Prior to its release, CPW officers reversed the tranquilizer to wake the moose and give it a bath.