[Kathy in Alaska]

The moose walked around the netting, closer to his benefactor.

At one point, Bodnar, who is in his mid-20s, had the moose's head under his arm, petting it, Nicolai said.

"Everyone thought the guy was freaking crazy," he said. Some people were yelling at him to back off.

Terri Semmler, another witness, said she kept her distance, as most people did. "I see wild animals as wild animals," she said. "We have enough problems with moose and bear in the city that we really need to treat them like wild animals and leave them alone."

Fries said his sister even called 911 to find out what to do.

The moose followed Bodnar as he walked away, then approached others, apparently looking for a new scratcher, Nicolai said.

[laurenmarlowe]

"I see wild animals as wild animals," she said. "We have enough problems with moose and bear in the city that we really need to treat them like wild animals and leave them alone."

Ya think????