BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (CBS Denver) — A moose sent Colorado snowboarders scrambling on Sunday — after charging at them on a run at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Lo Drogsvold captured the scary chase on video. “We got charged by a moose on our snowboards today!” Drogsvold wrote on Facebook. She said the moose chased them for a half a mile “with no signs of letting up.” “I ducked into a tree well because I was losing speed and he was closing in on me fast. I hid behind the tree until the coast was clear,” Drogsvold wrote. She said another rider was able to get away safely. “Colton had just enough speed to out run the big boy to town, but damn, was so intense! !” Drogsvold wrote. Drogsvold told CBS Denver she shared the video to promote safety, awareness and respect for wildlife. “Moose are dangerous, aggressive, and unpredictable animals. It’s important to always be aware of your surroundings and keep your distance from any wildlife when in their turf,” Drogsvold said. “Leave the wild, wild.” It’s not the first time moose have caused a scare at Breckenridge. Video shot in 2017 shows a moose sprinting down a run as a woman rushes to get away.<doc-sep>A woman posted a video to social media depicting a moose on the loose at Breckenridge Ski Resort. She said it was a warning about respecting wildlife. BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — A woman, in an effort to warn others of the dangers of moose, posted a video on social media of a moose charging skiers and snowboarders at a ski resort. The Summit Daily News reports Lauren Drogsvold captured the video Saturday at Breckenridge Ski Resort. The video shows a large bull moose approach and then charge a crowd of people. There were no reports of injuries. Resort CEO John Buhler recently said staff tries to prevent guests from approaching the highly territorial herbivores, which are generally peaceful but can turn aggressive when they feel threatened. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Mike Porras said the agency has jurisdiction over moose. He says wildlife officers are the only law enforcement personnel that can decide when to tranquilize and move a moose. Wildlife officials said you should stay at least 30 yards away from moose and other large wildlife. The best thing to do if you spot an animal like this is to stop moving and let the animal take the lead -- usually they'll walk away from you. And, if the animal appears to be aggressive, back away slowly. Moose are predators, and you never turn your back to a predator. A charging moose can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. ___ Information from: Summit Daily News, http://www.summitdaily.com/<doc-sep>Hoping to warn others about the dangers of moose, this weekend a Summit County woman posted on Instagram a video she captured of one charging skiers and snowboarders Saturday at Breckenridge Ski Resort. “You can’t plan for this kind of stuff; you can’t make this stuff up,” said local photographer Lauren “Lo” Drogsvold, who recalled riding up on a moose while making her way down Four O’Clock Run, about half a mile from where the trail splits off to return to the gondola. It was about 2:30 p.m., Drogsvold said. She and her boyfriend were done riding for the day when they came upon a crowd of people clamoring over something. As she came closer to the cluster, she learned what all the fuss was about — a large bull moose standing on the run. At the back of the pile, she watched as the moose stood for a moment by a resort sign, Drogsvold said, adding that she took out her cell phone to take a picture. After a few seconds, the moose began to approach the crowd. Read more at Summit Daily.<doc-sep>Snowboarders and skiers at a resort in Colorado were chased by a moose on Saturday, and the frightening ordeal was captured on video by one of those being charged. Lo Drogsvold was on the slopes at Breckenridge Ski Resort when they spotted a large moose nearby. In a video she posted online, snowboarders were seen nearby when the moose suddenly, but slowly, started to charge at them. MOOSE WANDERS INTO ALASKA HOSPITAL FOR A 'MORNING SNACK' Drogsvold wrote on Facebook that she was charged "for a solid 1/2 mile with no signs of letting up" -- although only part of the chase was caught on video. Thinking fast, she "ducked into a treewell because [she] was losing speed and he was closing in me fast." She said she hid behind the tree she found until the moose wasn't around, and called the situation "intense." John Bugler, CEO of the resort, recently said that staff members try to prevent guests from approaching the large mammals, which are generally peaceful but can become aggressive if they feel threatened. Drogsvold told the Summit Daily News that no one appeared to be injured after the moose charged, but said people did not react properly to seeing the mammal. The snowboarder said she felt responsible as somebody who knows the area, and therefore posted the video online to "try to educate people about moose and keep them safe if we can." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Moose, while herbivores, "can be just as dangerous as carnivores," according to the National Park Service. Weighing up to 1,600 pounds, moose "will charge anything they think is threatening." Wildlife experts have encouraged anyone who encounters a moose to stay at least 25 yards away and to escape as fast as possible. The Associated Press contributed to this report.<doc-sep>
An enraged moose charged snowboarders Saturday at Breckenridge Ski Resort, sending them shredding for their lives as one of them filmed the encounter. Lo Drogsvold, one of the snowboarders chased by the moose, posted a video of the moose’s charge to Facebook, saying she took refuge behind a tree as the moose passed. Drogsvold shared the video to promote awareness about the dangers of moose encounters and the need to respect wildlife, according to CBS4. The video shows someone fleeing on skis as well. (RELATED: Bearpocalypse Strikes Alaska As Bear Maulings On The Rise) WATCH: “We got charged by a moose on our snowboards today! After chasing us for a solid 1/2 mile with no signs of letting up, I ducked into a treewell because I was losing speed and he was closing in on me fast. I hid behind the tree until the coast was clear,” Drogsvold wrote. “Colton had just enough speed to out run the big boy to town, but damn, was so intense! !” “Moose are dangerous, aggressive, and unpredictable animals. It’s important to always be aware of your surroundings and keep your distance from any wildlife when in their turf. Leave the wild, wild,” she concluded. Luckily, no one was harmed during the encounter. Moose are known to be dangerous as they sometimes perceive humans as threats. Cow moose, which are strong enough to defend against grizzly bears, will often charge bystanders if it has a newborn calf to protect. Several videos posted to YouTube also show bull moose, like the one that charged the snowboarders, charging both people and vehicles. Moose have made more than one dangerous appearance on ski slopes, as shown in another video from 2017. Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.