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Story summary
- On February 18, 2026, snowmobilers rescued a moose trapped in deep snow on a New Hampshire–Maine trail.
- Jim Wuellenweber and his friends initially spotted the moose and left it alone.
- Three hours later, Wuellenweber and his friends returned to dig around the moose and help it stand.
- Wildlife officials advise observing moose from a distance due to their unpredictable nature.
- Heavy winter tick infestations have impacted moose health this season.
