Big Horn Sheep Relocated To Improve Herd's Health
SALIDA, Colo. (CBS4)- A herd of big horn sheep have been relocated to improve their chances of survival.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife relocated the herd from Colorado Springs to the San Isabel National Forest near Salida, about 100 miles away.
Finally the moment arrived ... the trap drops and the Bighorn Sheep Rodeo was underway. Coordinated chaos ensued until 20 sheep were subdued, blindfolded and prepped for relocation. #conservation #wildlife pic.twitter.com/LBkv0JVAIx
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) February 5, 2018
Volunteers joined the sheep roundup and helped move the animals into vehicles after they were netted.
Waiting to be relocated this @COParksWildlife officer holds a blindfolded bighorn sheep. #conservation #wildlife pic.twitter.com/D2kQZx16YD
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) February 5, 2018
Wildlife officials moved the herd because the one in the San Isabel National Forest was collapsing because of disease.
CPW shared a video and photos of the moment the sheep were released.
Like they were shot out if a cannon .... Bighorn Sheep blast from a @COParksWildlife trailer and head back into the wild. #conservation #wildlife pic.twitter.com/mcLj0yF2H6
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) February 5, 2018