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VIDEO: Moose swims near swimmers, hikers in Colorado
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nate Belt , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about the moose sighting, viewers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News, which includes the video footage of the incident.
A video has been circulating that shows a moose swimming near people in Colorado. The footage captures the moose in close proximity to swimmers and hikers. Details about the incident are limited, but it has been described as unsettling by some who witnessed it.
A visitor from Florida found the experience to be particularly distressing. For more information about the moose sighting, viewers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News, which includes the video footage of the incident.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A video has been circulating that shows a moose swimming near people in Colorado. The footage captures the moose in close proximity to swimmers and hikers. Details about the incident are limited, but…
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