Scott Stoness
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 Why Does the Elk Stand in the Middle of the River? | |
Okay - its an easy question but as I was driving today I saw an elk in the middle of the river. I pulled over and thought - thats odd - why does he not cross.
And then realized I was witnessing a wolf attack on the elk. The elk was avoiding being eaten by a wolf by standing in the middle of the river.
I watched for a while and the elk moved off into the trees and then the wolf crossed the river to chase him.
The elk then came back out to stand in the river again.
And this pattern repeated.
After one bolt in to the trees I did not see them for a while, so I started walking with my 600 to see whether I could see them in an opening.
Of course, the wolf came out to greet me and we looked each other over. I had my bear spray on for emotional support. We looked at each other for awhile and then the elk moved back into the water and they they both ran off down the river.
I suspect that the elk will not survive the day. He has lots of bite marks and it must take its toll to stand in the cold river.
Anyway hear are my best shots of the morning.
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