All articles tagged with #elk attack
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 31 Denver
A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a cow elk at a playground in Estes Park, marking the second such incident in days. The boy was treated and released from the hospital. The attacks are linked to elk calving season, during which cow elk can become aggressive to protect their hidden calves. The playground and parts of a nearby trail are closed, and warning signs have been posted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A woman in Arizona has become the first person to die from an elk attack in the state after allegedly trying to feed the animal. The incident occurred on her property in the Pine Lake community, and her husband found her with injuries consistent with being trampled by an elk. The victim was taken to the hospital but later passed away. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has warned against feeding wildlife, as it can lead to habituation and dangerous encounters. While this is the first fatal elk attack in Arizona, there have been five reported elk attacks in the past five years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
An Arizona woman has died after being critically injured in what is believed to be the first deadly elk attack in the state. The woman's husband found her in their backyard with injuries consistent with being trampled by an elk. Wildlife officials have reported five elk attacks in Arizona in the past five years and are warning against approaching or feeding elk.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
An Arizona woman has died after being trampled by an elk in the Hualapai Mountains. The incident occurred on October 26, but the Arizona Game and Fish Department only learned about it the following day. The victim's husband found her injured in their backyard and she was later placed in a medically induced coma. The Clark County Medical Examiner's office deemed the incident to be an accident. This is believed to be the first fatal elk attack in Arizona, although there have been five reported elk attacks in the past five years. The department warns against feeding wildlife, as it can lead to habituation and conflicts with humans.