COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A moose was spotted near I-25 and Interquest Parkway on Thursday, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
We responded to a moose near Interquest/I-25. Wildlife officers observed a female (cow) Shiras Moose, smallest subspecies/only species in Colo. Estimated at 700lbs., we decided the safest decision for the moose/community was to depart, allowing the moose to calm/depart on its own pic.twitter.com/0fWGaCBis8
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) July 31, 2025
According to CPW, it was a female Shiras Moose. Although the moose is the smallest subspecies, CPW says it was estimated at 700 pounds.
CPW says they decided the safest decision for the moose and the community was to let the moss leave on its own.
According to CPW, moose can be extremely dangerous to people and pets when they are agitated. They encourage everyone to avoid approaching a moose.
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