Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public for help identifying a man who was seen chasing and harassing a moose in Frisco, Colorado.
A witness said he and a passenger observed the man chase the moose onto the median Friday afternoon in the 900 block of 10 Mile Drive in Frisco. They snapped a photo as they drove past, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said Sunday in a news release.
The man faces a citation for harassing wildlife.
Anyone with information can remain anonymous by calling Operation Game Thief at 877-265-6648. Rewards may be available.
“It is very evident from the photo that the moose is angry, and the man could easily have been attacked and injured, or possibly killed,” said District Wildlife Manager Elissa Slezak of Summit County. “You can clearly see that the moose’s ears are pinned back and its hackles are raised. We hope a conversation with this individual can help him understand the danger involved.”
Moose do not attack people unprovoked; however, they will defend themselves very aggressively if threatened or harassed. Moose do not fear people and will stand their ground, giving the impression they are tolerant of a human’s presence, the news release from Mike Porras said.
“They can weigh up to 1,000 pounds, can run much faster than humans and possess a strong instinct for self-preservation,” said Slezak.