A man visiting Estes Park, Colorado, got a shock recently after getting too close to a seemingly lame bull elk. He approached within a couple of feet of the animal, phone in hand, and was forced to jump back when it lowered its antlers to make a menacing warning charge.
The incident, which appears to have taken place last fall judging by the size of the bull's antlers and the way he is scenting his territory, was captured on camera by another visitor who shared the resulting footage on YouTube. It was re-posted this week by Colorado Wildlife and Adventure Videos, and is a timely reminder to give animals plenty of space, particularly during calving and breeding seasons.
