VIDEO: Moose Charges Colorado Hiker In Clear Creek County

By Danielle Chavira, CBS Denver:

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared video of a moose charging someone in Clear Creek County and say this serves as a reminder to stay away from wildlife. Officers say a wild animal can choose to attack at a moment’s notice.

CPW says the individual came upon the bull moose while walking toward a lake. Fortunately, the hiker moved behind a tree and avoided being injured.

They say the moose hit the tree instead of the person.

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