A woman in Montana used bear spray to protect her three dogs from a moose attack in her backyard on August 27. Shelly Thorburn encountered a moose and its calf shortly after letting her dogs outside. Thorburn described the moose as charging towards her with its ears pinned back, making grunting noises that frightened two of her dogs. However, her 14-year-old dog Annie, who is deaf and visually impaired, was left behind. Thorburn expressed concern for Annie as she was unaware of the danger. In a panic, Thorburn ran inside to retrieve bear spray and successfully deterred the moose, ensuring all three dogs were unharmed. The incident occurred near Yellowstone National Park, where moose are known to inhabit suburban areas. According to Visit Big Sky, residents should prioritize safety when encountering moose in their neighborhoods.
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Montana Woman Uses Bear Spray to Protect Dogs from Moose
A Montana woman, Shelly Thorburn, used bear spray to protect her three dogs from a moose attack in her backyard on August 27. The encounter was captured on her Ring camera, and despite the chaos, all three dogs were unharmed. The incident highlights the presence of moose in suburban areas near Yellowstone National Park.
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Montana woman uses bear spray to save her 3 dogs from moose ambush, wild video shows
Montana Woman Uses Bear Spray to Protect Dogs from Moose