“There’s a moose in our hospital, guys.”
According to staff, the moose walked in the front door of a lobby at Providence Health Park in Anchorage’s U-Med District after sighting decorative potted plants through the panels of glass on the front of the building.
Even though most Alaskans are used to seeing the monstrous mammals, the presence of one inside the hospital’s lobby was a surprise for those inside.. “It’s just chillin’. Hungry.”Security officers pushed large pieces of furniture like couches and chairs toward the moose to urge the ungulate towards the building’s exit. Some bystanders even grabbed now-broken branches off the lobby floor to tempt the moose with a treat, eventually leading it towards the door and back outside.
According to the state’s Department of Fish and Game, more people are injured by moose than bears in Alaska each year. Moose tend to be more aggressive when “in rut” during the breeding season of early autumn or when protecting their young. Moose also tend to view dogs as a threat, and will sometimes charge at dogs on trails or even in backyards. Owners should check their backyards for moose at night before letting their dogs out, and practice awareness while on a walk.
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