As the Air Force equivalent of military police, security forces airmen have to be ready to face a range of threats. Including moose. (via TaskandPurpose)
A moose did indeed block traffic on Thursday at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Staff Sgt. Michael Pfeiffer, of the 673rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs shop, confirmed for Task & Purpose. Lights and sirens were used to safely remove the animal from traffic when it became clear it would present a danger to motorists.
To be clear, moose are herbivores and are unlikely to devour you, your battle buddies or your family and friends. But God help you if you get on the wrong side of these gentle giants. In fact, on the base’s website, there is a section devoted to advice on how toaround the animals. Tip number one: do not approach moose, especially female moose, called cows, who can be aggressive when they have calves around.
“If you are knocked down by a moose: Curl into a ball, protect your head, and keep still until the moose retreats,” the baseThis background information makes it all the more impressive for the security forces airmen who had to somehow convince this massive ungulate — a hoofed mammal — to clear the road. In fact, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game says that sometimes you just have to wait it out.. “It may take half an hour or more, but it is usually worth waiting.
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