When you hear about firefighters rescuing an animal, you might think of a cat stuck in a tree.
In Colorado Springs, though, a 650-pound "moose on the loose" needed saving.
Residents spotted the baby moose in a local community park, prompting the swift response.
"Not your everyday rescue call," said the Colorado Springs Fire Department on Facebook.
As CBS KKTV 11 News in Colorado Springs reported, the rescue took place in June, when Colorado Parks and Wildlife alerted the Colorado Springs Fire Department to a young moose near Cottonwood Creek Park on the city's northeast side.
Working side by side, firefighters and wildlife officers quickly and safely immobilized the moose, cooled it down with water from Engine 20, and carefully loaded it into a trailer. It was relocated to a safer habitat in Colorado, away from traffic, people, and danger.
Behind the headlines is a story about teamwork — and the growing tension between wildlife and expanding suburban development.
New neighborhoods continue to expand into Colorado's wild spaces. As a result, animals like moose, bears, and mountain lions move into human areas in search of food, water, or safety.
"When our friends at Colorado Parks and Wildlife call when a bull moose needs help, we show up," the department shared on Facebook.
Moose on the loose! 🫎 Not your everyday rescue call - but when our friends at Colorado Parks and Wildlife call when a...
Posted by Colorado Springs Fire Department on Tuesday, June 24, 2025
It's a reminder of the quiet heroism performed every day by people protecting not just humans, but ecosystems. The firefighters didn't just rescue a moose — they helped prevent a potentially tragic encounter while preserving a life and restoring balance.
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Yes — it sets a positive example ⛪ These kinds of stories show just how deeply connected our communities are to the natural world — and how we can step up to protect it.
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Social media users were quick to applaud their efforts.
"Thank you for rescuing and relocating him," one said.
"You guys did a great job saving the young moose," another commented. "Thank you."
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