STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Wildlife official used tranquilizer darts to sedate a mama moose and her two calves before relocating them from the condos in Ski Time Square.
Although moose are arguably the most dangerous wildlife to humans in the Steamboat Springs area, Colorado Parks and Wildlife manager Kris Middledorf said the trio hadn’t shown any signs of aggression. They were just in the wrong place.
“They were in a really bad spot between two condos,” area wildlife manager Kris Middledorf said.
Earlier this month, a trio of snow snowboarders who were caught in an avalanche in Maroon Bowl had to after self-rescuing from the slide.
Tranquilizing moose can be dangerous because the animals are susceptible to respiratory issues when sedated. To reduce the risk, wildlife officials gave the moose shots into their tongues to stimulate their respiratory systems. The animals also got ear tags before they were transported to Craig.
Parks and Wildlife also are monitoring moose that have been lounging on Steamboat Ski Area trails and showing defensive behavior. So far there are no plans to move them.
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