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Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:07 am
by CT_Shooter
Wildlife officers had been looking for the elk since July 2019, when an officer spotted it as he was conducting a population survey of bighorn sheep and mountain goats in the Mount Evans Wilderness, a national forest area.
The elk was tranquilized and wildlife officers used a saw to shear off its antlers so the tire could be removed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/12/us/e ... orado.html
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:46 am
by Shakey Jake
I saw that on the national news yesterday. Glad they got it off but really don't think they needed to take off his antlers. I'm sure he fells better now.
Jake
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:56 pm
by GeoBoy
Yeah, why didn’t they saw/cut the tire off the elk?
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:57 pm
by Shakey Jake
GeoBoy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:56 pm
Yeah, why didn’t they saw/cut the tire off the elk?
They did both. Don't know the reason.
Jake
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:30 am
by Hatchdog
Kinda gives the term “collared Elk” new meaning.
Poor guy, now how’s he going to look for some love when he can’t compete for the cows. Hopefully he was able to pass on his genes before being de-antlered. I’m sure the game dept had their reasons for cutting off his antlers but sheesh, just let time and nature do it for you.
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:38 pm
by The Happy Kaboomer
Cable cutters could have cut that tire off in minutes.
Re: Colorado Elk Freed From Tire Around Its Neck
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:45 pm
by Cofisher
Not sure of the specifics. . Glad he is free.