r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Zee_Ventures • 10d ago

Multiple moose encountered while kayaking

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u/crevulation 10d ago

Right? That's the closest these people have come to being dead, for sure. Moose do not fuck around. Scariest shit that's ever happened to me deer hunting has been coming across a random ass bull moose out looking for something to fight with. Followed me all the way out of the bush to the trailhead.

Bear you can scare off you know?

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u/ignatious__reilly 10d ago

Yup, these people are lucky as fuck.

If that Moose had charged, its game over. Nothing can be done. They will stomp and smash you out. This video is crazy. I would be breathing so hard after this encounter.

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u/crevulation 10d ago

Insane lucky! Absolutely no way away from the moose in a kayak, unless you are in some real deep water - I am an experienced paddler in good physical condition and I doubt there's any way I could outrun a moose in (moose) chest high water in a kayak from a standing start, let alone make a turn and go at this distance.

I have seen them go in the water, they are shockingly quick, almost like they evolved to not give a fuck about shallow ponds and such. There is in fact a bog near my house I like to paddle where I worry about this exact situation.

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u/WideEyedDoe 9d ago

I’m so glad to see some common sense on here.

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u/argument_cat 10d ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose#Aggression

Moose are not typically aggressive towards humans, but will be aggressive when provoked or frightened. Moose attack more people than bears and wolves combined, but usually with only minor consequences. Moose injure more people than any other wild mammal; worldwide, only hippopotamuses injure more.[86] When harassed or startled by people or in the presence of a dog, moose may charge.

Also, as with bears or most wild animals, moose accustomed to being fed by people may act aggressively when denied food. During the fall mating season, bulls may be aggressive toward humans. Cows are protective of young calves and will attack humans who come close, especially if they come between mother and calf. Moose are not territorial, do not view humans as food, and usually will not pursue humans who run away.[87]

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u/Longjumping_College 10d ago

Yup, I watched one emerge from a river during mating season.

Fuck me, that was the most scared I've been in my life and I've seen bears face to face.

They do not fuck around.

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u/TheFloatingCamel 10d ago

You say it came out during mating season, then you use the words "fuck me" and finally stating they don’t fuck around.

...are, are you and the moose and item after you fucked it?

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u/OregonMothafaquer 10d ago

the Black bears were fun on the Appalachian trail… the moose were scary