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Moose Relocated After Showing Up In Metro Area Yard

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Parks and Wildlife say a 400 lb. moose was found in someone's yard in Westminster.

Westminster moose 3 (CPW twitter)
(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)
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(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

The moose was wandering around Quitman Street early Friday morning.  Officers tranquilized the animal which is being relocated to a more natural habitat in the Fairplay area.

Westminster moose 1 (CPW twitter)
(credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

CPW later updated the situation showing the female moose "happy in her new home."

LINK: Living With Moose In Colorado

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