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Injured Moose Euthanized After Cliff Fall in Boulder

9/21/2025

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A young bull moose fell off a cliff in Boulder Canyon on September 15, breaking both back legs.
Eyewitnesses recorded the moose lying on Colorado 119, with nearby bus passengers mistaking it for a boulder.
Two women tried to comfort the injured moose.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) authorized euthanization due to its immobility and warned against approaching injured wildlife.
This incident marks the 13th moose death in Colorado from accidents this year, with the moose's meat processed and donated by CPW.

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Story summary

A young bull moose fell off a cliff in Boulder Canyon on September 15, breaking both back legs.
Eyewitnesses recorded the moose lying on Colorado 119, with nearby bus passengers mistaking it for a boulder.
Two women tried to comfort the injured moose.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) authorized euthanization due to its immobility and warned against approaching injured wildlife.
This incident marks the 13th moose death in Colorado from accidents this year, with the moose's meat processed and donated by CPW.