Hiker is stalked by two moose in Colorado

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – A lovely day outside for a hiker in Colorado shortly changed into one thing uncommon after a moose constantly stalked the person.

A Colorado hiker, Amy Hotchkiss, was strolling the Snowflake Trail in Breckenridge, Colorado, final Tuesday, because the path provides lovely mountain views, shaded pine timber, and seasonal wildflowers to discover.

While touring a couple of half mile alongside the path, Hotchkiss encountered two moose.

What began as a nice shock shortly changed into a second of concern as the massive animals elevated their pace and drew nearer to Hotchkiss.

Woman stalked by two moose in Colorado.

(Amy Hotchkiss through Storyful)

“I was excited and thought it was so cool at first… until the moose started moving in,” Hotchkiss informed Storyful News.

A video shared by Hotchkiss reveals her nervously strolling alongside the path earlier than the 2 moose get nearer, prompting her to run farther forward of them properly.

Thankfully, the 2 moose turned away from the path and continued their very own journey by means of the wilderness as Hotchkiss recorded them frolicking away.

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KENOSHA PASS, CO- SEPTEMBER 17: A moose grazes in a frost-covered discipline as fall colours start to emerge on Kenosha Pass in Colorado on Sept. 17, 2025.

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Moose should not usually aggressive, however may be if harassed by folks, canines and site visitors, or when hungry and drained.

In the late spring and summer season, cow moose with younger calves are very protecting and can assault people who come too shut, in line with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

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BRECKENRIDGE, CO – JULY 6:  A moose nibbles on branches close to a stream together with her two younger calves by her facet within the Peak 7 neighborhood close to the White River National Forest on July 6, 2017 in Breckenridge, Colorado.  (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post through Getty Images)

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A sign {that a} moose may assault can be when the lengthy hairs on its hump are raised, its ears laid again (just like a canine or cat) and it might lick its lips.

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If you discover these options, it means you’re too shut and will again away to the closest tree, fence, constructing, automobile or different obstruction to hunt refuge.