Colorado Woman Hospitalized After Moose Attack

On November 5th, 2025, a Colorado woman was attacked and injured by a bull moose while walking her dog near her home west of Jamestown, about 43 miles from Denver. According to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the incident occurred around 1 PM local time.

The woman, whose identity has not been released, was walking her dog off-leash when the young moose knocked her to the ground and proceeded to stomp on her multiple times. The attack left the woman with serious head and back injuries, and she was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Wildlife officers responded to the scene but were unable to locate the aggressive moose. They have since placed warning signs in the area about the potential for moose attacks, particularly in riparian habitats where the large animals prefer to live. Moose attacks often involve dogs, which the animals view as predators or threats.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging people to keep their pets on a leash when recreating outdoors, especially near areas where moose are known to reside. Moose can be unpredictable and dangerous, capable of running at speeds up to 35 mph, and should be given ample space if encountered.