CENTERVILLE, Utah — We're not sure if moose can whistle past a graveyard, but the Centerville City Cemetery received quite a unique visitor Thursday.
The wayward moose made quite a site as it was caught on camera traipsing through the headstones on a snowy day.
After a little while, officers with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, along with the Centerville Police Department, responded and were able to herd the moose further up the canyon and into it's natural habitat.
DWR shared tips with what to do if anyone comes to face-to-face with a moose:
- On a trail, give it a lot of space and watch its behavior.
- Back off if it exhibits any signs of aggression, such as the hair standing up on their neck, snout licking, or ears back.
- Stay calm. Do not run away. Talk, make your presence known and slowly back off in the direction you came.
- If it charges you or chases you, hide behind something solid, such as a tree.
- If it knocks you down, curl into a ball, protect your head and lie still until it retreats.
