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Trapped Elk's Fate Sparks Community Debate in Steamboat

2/3/2025

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An elk tragically lost its life after becoming trapped in a snowy gully on a Steamboat Springs property. Although neighbors were eager to assist, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urged them to respect the natural process, noting the elk's poor health. A friend intends to salvage the elk for food, a practice CPW supports when done safely.

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Story summary

An elk tragically lost its life after becoming trapped in a snowy gully on a Steamboat Springs property. Although neighbors were eager to assist, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urged them to respect the natural process, noting the elk's poor health. A friend intends to salvage the elk for food, a practice CPW supports when done safely.