Colorado
Lost elk makes its way to Englewood, Colorado Parks and Wildlife steps in to help
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) – On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said they were made aware of a Bull elk wandering through a neighborhood in Englewood.
Officials said it felt necessary to relocate the Bull elk due to its proximity to the surrounding neighborhood and highways, so they stepped in to help.
Officers said they darted the lost elk and moved it to a trailer for the trip. They released the elk in an undisclosed wildlife habitat, more suited for the safety of the elk and the community.
As they released the elk, officers said they made loud noises and yelled at the elk in an attempt to make sure it still had a healthy fear of humans after being in such close proximity. As they opened the door, the elk eventually left the trailer and went off into nature.
“Remember elk are in rut this time of year and the males can be particularly aggressive and territorial,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers. “Give them a wide berth while they are looking for love.”
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