By Emma Pilger, Steamboat Pilot and Day by day
When an elk bought caught in a snowy gully on a Steamboat Springs resident’s property Thursday, neighbors had been ready to come back from miles round to assist — however a ranger with Colorado Parks and Wildlife suggested them to let nature take its course.
“It’s very robust to see. We’re all people,” stated Rachael Gonzales, the CPW Northwest Area Public Data Officer. “Once we see an animal in a foul scenario, all of us need to assist. The truth is, typically we may very well be doing that animal extra hurt by attempting to assist it.”
Millie Freed, the Steamboat Springs resident who carried out the rescue mission, got here residence to an elk strolling by way of her property on Thursday morning and snapped a photograph, admiring the sweetness. However when Freed walked away, the elk bought startled and ran right into a gully stuffed with snow.
“I may inform (the elk) was struggling to get by way of the snow,” stated Freed. “However I assumed, ‘They’re elk, they cope with this on a regular basis. I’m certain she’ll be okay.’”
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