A cow moose attacked a woman and her dog after they surprised it on the South St. Vrain Trail north of Ward on Wednesday morning, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.<\/p>\n
The woman was walking her dog when she came upon the moose, which charged, headbutted and stomped on her several times. She was able to walk to a neighbor’s house and contact law enforcement, according to the agency. The woman was transported to a local hospital. Further information about her condition was not available.<\/p>\n
The dog, which was leashed, sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n
CPW officers were unable to find the moose in the area but posted signs warning visitors of a potentially aggressive moose in the area.<\/p>\n
In a statement, officials warned hikers to be aware of moose resting or eating near rivers.<\/p>\n
“Moose can perceive dogs as a threat, and CPW encourages dog owners to keep them on-leash at all times to avoid confrontations,” agency officials said in a statement. “Cow moose can become particularly aggressive when their calf is nearby.”<\/p>\n