A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by a moose on Sunday (May 19). The man, as per reports, was&nbsp;attempting to photograph two newborn moose calves, when he was attacked by the mother moose, revealed authorities on&nbsp;Monday (May 21). The victim has been identified as Dale Chorman, a resident of&nbsp;Homer.

<h2>A mother protecting her young</h2>

According to Austin McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the incident took place in Homer, where the female moose had recently given birth.&nbsp;

Chorman and another man were looking for the moose.&nbsp;The second man escaped the attack uninjured and has not been identified, reported news agency AP.

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"As they were walking through the brush looking for the moose, that's when the cow moose attacked Dale," McDaniel explained.&nbsp;

The exact manner of the attack, whether by kicking, stomping, or both, remains unclear as no one has witnessed the tragic event. Chorman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the moose left the area, Alaska State Troopers said in an online post.

<h2>Do not disturb a mother moose, warn authorities</h2>

Historically, such attacks, although rare, are not uncommon. In 1995, a moose stomped a 71-year-old man to death on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. The agitated animal, as per witnesses, was subjected to hours of&nbsp;harassment&nbsp;by students, and had then attacked the man who was trying to enter the building.

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Alaska is home to an around 200,000 moose, while the&nbsp;human population stands around&nbsp; 737,000.

Generally, moose are not aggressive unless provoked. However, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on it website warns that cow moose are particularly protective of their young and may attack if humans approach too closely.

"Calving season for moose is the time when you definitely want to give them extra space," McDaniel also emphasised.

"Cow moose with calves are going to be some of the more aggressive moose you're going to come in contact with," he said.

He advised people to avoid startling the animals or getting between a mother and her calves.

"Those moose will become unpredictable and work to protect their calves at any cost," he added.

Moose, the largest members of the deer family, can be quite formidable. Even a small adult female can weigh over 350 kg, while a large adult male can weigh up to twice that. They can stand nearly 1.8 metres tall. Given their size and protective nature, encounters with moose, especially during calving season, can be dangerous.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by a moose on Sunday (May 19). The man, as per reports, was attempting to photograph two newborn moose calves, when he was attacked by the mother moose, revealed authorities on Monday (May 21).

A 70-year-old Alaska man was killed by a moose on Sunday (May 19). The man, as per reports, was attempting to photograph two newborn moose calves, when he was attacked by the mother moose, revealed authorities on Monday (May 21). The victim has been identified as Dale Chorman, a resident of Homer. A mother protecting her young According to Austin McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the incident took place in Homer, where the female moose had recently given birth. Chorman and another man were looking for the moose. The second man escaped the attack uninjured and has not been identified, reported news agency AP. Also read | 'Incognito Market' operator booked under 'kingpin statute' for illegal fentanyl sale "As they were walking through the brush looking for the moose, that's when the cow moose attacked Dale," McDaniel explained. The exact manner of the attack, whether by kicking, stomping, or both, remains unclear as no one has witnessed the tragic event. Chorman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the moose left the area, Alaska State Troopers said in an online post. Do not disturb a mother moose, warn authorities Historically, such attacks, although rare, are not uncommon. In 1995, a moose stomped a 71-year-old man to death on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. The agitated animal, as per witnesses, was subjected to hours of harassment by students, and had then attacked the man who was trying to enter the building. Also read | South Korea imposes ban on viral TikTok song which idolises North's Kim Jong Un Alaska is home to an around 200,000 moose, while the human population stands around 737,000. Generally, moose are not aggressive unless provoked. However, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on it website warns that cow moose are particularly protective of their young and may attack if humans approach too closely. "Calving season for moose is the time when you definitely want to give them extra space," McDaniel also emphasised. "Cow moose with calves are going to be some of the more aggressive moose you're going to come in contact with," he said. He advised people to avoid startling the animals or getting between a mother and her calves. "Those moose will become unpredictable and work to protect their calves at any cost," he added. Moose, the largest members of the deer family, can be quite formidable. Even a small adult female can weigh over 350 kg, while a large adult male can weigh up to twice that. They can stand nearly 1.8 metres tall. Given their size and protective nature, encounters with moose, especially during calving season, can be dangerous. (With inputs from agencies)

Animal attack claims life of 70-year-old; Alaska man killed by moose mother while photographing calves

In a first, officials of Jasper, a town in Canada's Alberta province, are urging local residents to not let the wild moose lick the passing cars.

Local authorities of Jasper have put up flashing signs on the sides of the roads that read, "Do not let moose lick your car", urging cars and motorists passing by to resist letting moose indulge in the temptation.

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The sign has been put up to make sure that the moose do not get habitual to being around cars and motorcycles in the area, as this poses a threat to the residents using the road, as well as the moose. Officials believe being around speeding cars can be dangerous for moose, and since moose are, sometimes, unpredictable, they can charge at the passing-by vehicles, posing a risk to residents' safety.

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As per experts, Moose are obsessed with salt as it is one of the important minerals they need in their body. They usually get their daily intake from salt lakes in the park, but they get tempted to lick off the ice salt from the cars.

Onlookers usually park their cars along the roads waiting to catch a glimpse of the moose, who appear from time to time. Experts believe this can get Moose habitual to having cars around. "Moose and cars are not a good mix. If you hit the moose with your car, you take the legs out from under it and it's going through your windshield,"&nbsp;Jasper National Park spokesman Steve Young told a media house.

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Experts are urging people to drive away when they see moose arriving towards their vehicles, or softly blow the horn to scare the moose away.

"We've been seeing a lot more moose lately. The wolf population is decreasing, which means there's fewer predators and the moose population is going up as a result," Young said. "This also means people need to be respectful and give them space."

Onlookers are not allowed to feed the moose, or they could face a fine up to&nbsp;$25,000.

In a first, officials of Jasper, a town in Canada's Alberta province, are urging local residents to not let the wild moose lick the passing cars. Local authorities of Jasper have put up flashing signs on the sides of the roads that read, "Do not let moose lick your car", urging cars and motorists passing by to resist letting moose indulge in the temptation.

In a first, officials of Jasper, a town in Canada's Alberta province, are urging local residents to not let the wild moose lick the passing cars. Local authorities of Jasper have put up flashing signs on the sides of the roads that read, "Do not let moose lick your car", urging cars and motorists passing by to resist letting moose indulge in the temptation. Also read| Canada's largest city Toronto to be on COVID-19 lockdown starting Monday The sign has been put up to make sure that the moose do not get habitual to being around cars and motorcycles in the area, as this poses a threat to the residents using the road, as well as the moose. Officials believe being around speeding cars can be dangerous for moose, and since moose are, sometimes, unpredictable, they can charge at the passing-by vehicles, posing a risk to residents' safety. Oh hi, moose. We have strict instructions about your snack habits. #jasper #Alberta 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/xSNo7YBrXS — Carolyn Campbell (@_CLCampbell) November 15, 2020 × As per experts, Moose are obsessed with salt as it is one of the important minerals they need in their body. They usually get their daily intake from salt lakes in the park, but they get tempted to lick off the ice salt from the cars. Onlookers usually park their cars along the roads waiting to catch a glimpse of the moose, who appear from time to time. Experts believe this can get Moose habitual to having cars around. "Moose and cars are not a good mix. If you hit the moose with your car, you take the legs out from under it and it's going through your windshield," Jasper National Park spokesman Steve Young told a media house. Also read| Why does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving Day before US Experts are urging people to drive away when they see moose arriving towards their vehicles, or softly blow the horn to scare the moose away. "We've been seeing a lot more moose lately. The wolf population is decreasing, which means there's fewer predators and the moose population is going up as a result," Young said. "This also means people need to be respectful and give them space." Onlookers are not allowed to feed the moose, or they could face a fine up to $25,000.

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