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Moose Rescued from Well in Maine After 5-Hour Effort

9/19/2025

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On September 18, 2025, a bull moose was rescued from an old well in Pembroke, Maine.
Cole Brown found the moose while working on his family's property.
It took the rescue team, including wildlife officials, five hours to free the moose using an excavator.
The well, previously hidden by vegetation, will be sealed to prevent future incidents.
The moose sustained no serious injuries and walked away after the rescue.

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Story summary

On September 18, 2025, a bull moose was rescued from an old well in Pembroke, Maine.
Cole Brown found the moose while working on his family's property.
It took the rescue team, including wildlife officials, five hours to free the moose using an excavator.
The well, previously hidden by vegetation, will be sealed to prevent future incidents.
The moose sustained no serious injuries and walked away after the rescue.