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09/23/2004 07:32:33 PM · #26 |
Evidently the full story didn't make it in the first link.
Later in the day, a National Park Service employee leaving a building was charged by the same bull and suffered bruises and strained muscles.
The elk also damaged six cars, adding to six it had previously attacked. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $12,000 to $15,000.
Because the elk was threatening the safety of visitors and employees, park managers tranquilized it and removed its antlers before letting it loose.
Yellowstone rules require people to stay at least 25 yards from elk, bison and other large animals, and at least 100 yards from bears.
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Sounds like the Elk had been violent before. While I think they should have tried relocation first, then maybe remove the antlers. But they also should have fined the crap out of the tourist.
The good news is that he will have new antlers next year.
-alex
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09/23/2004 08:58:25 PM · #27 |
It might of been one of the elk that basically live in Mammoth Hot Springs. They are there year round. All of his cows are there. it would be hard to relocate him. If it was him. I have seen him go after stupid people before.
Originally posted by ambaker:
Evidently the full story didn't make it in the first link.
Later in the day, a National Park Service employee leaving a building was charged by the same bull and suffered bruises and strained muscles.
The elk also damaged six cars, adding to six it had previously attacked. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $12,000 to $15,000.
Because the elk was threatening the safety of visitors and employees, park managers tranquilized it and removed its antlers before letting it loose.
Yellowstone rules require people to stay at least 25 yards from elk, bison and other large animals, and at least 100 yards from bears.
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Sounds like the Elk had been violent before. While I think they should have tried relocation first, then maybe remove the antlers. But they also should have fined the crap out of the tourist.
The good news is that he will have new antlers next year.
-alex |
Message edited by author 2004-09-23 20:59:22. |
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09/23/2004 10:34:09 PM · #28 |
Close public roads leading to parks. Let's park the car and hike in. Let it be a long hike, not suitable for some and not appealing to others. Let those who wish to enjoy wilderness, earn the privilege.
I've never run into yahoos in truly remote areas, except for some who were transported there by helicopter.
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09/23/2004 11:23:33 PM · #29 |
| Antlers grow back, but stupidity is forever. I've heard of people in New Jersey trying to hand-feed black bears. Guess what's for dessert? Sometimes I think stupidity is the only form of natural selection we have left. |
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