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Family's swing set loses in tussle with bull moose
Anchorage Daily News ^ | 11/02/2001 | Jon Little

Posted on 11/02/2001 4:25:36 PM PST by dighton

Edited on 07/07/2004 4:48:09 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Soldotna -- Wildlife biologists on the Kenai Peninsula have helped moose disentangle their comblike antlers from tires, garden hoses and Christmas lights. They've even yanked tomato cages and plastic bags from moose snouts. This week they're looking for one that dragged off an entire 18-foot metal swing set.


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1 posted on 11/02/2001 4:25:36 PM PST by dighton
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To: dighton
"This moose will be pretty easy to recognize," said Larry Lewis, a state wildlife technician. "

Ya' really think so Larry???

neverGore

2 posted on 11/02/2001 4:28:05 PM PST by nevergore
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To: dighton
"This moose will be pretty easy to recognize,"

You think?

3 posted on 11/02/2001 4:29:40 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: dighton
"Whaaa wash in that drank, Fred? Got me see'n a moose...with a swang set on it's head!....No more drankin' for me!"
4 posted on 11/02/2001 4:37:31 PM PST by TomGuy
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To: dighton
Any word about it biting anyone's sister?

/john

5 posted on 11/02/2001 4:38:50 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: kd5cts
Oh no, not again... LOL
6 posted on 11/02/2001 4:43:27 PM PST by wysiwyg
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To: dighton
"Mommy, what happen to our swingset?"

"A bull moose got tangled up in it."

"Mommy, where is it now?"

"The swingset is in the backyard. The moose is in the fridge."

7 posted on 11/02/2001 4:44:41 PM PST by Frohickey
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To: wysiwyg
Yep. I expect > 300 replies for this one. I wonder who will mention ch**se first?

/john

8 posted on 11/02/2001 4:48:26 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: kd5cts
Shoulda put cheese on the swing.
9 posted on 11/02/2001 4:51:58 PM PST by Poohbah
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To: OneidaM
Ping.

/john

10 posted on 11/02/2001 4:53:18 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: kd5cts
I KNOW THIS IS UNRELATED, BUT CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY I CAN NOT TRANSFER AN ARTICLE FROM A WEBSITE AND POST IT. I HAD NO TROUBLE AT WORK DOING IT. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
11 posted on 11/02/2001 4:54:06 PM PST by NC Conservative
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To: dighton

This Bull Moose had nothing to do with it.

12 posted on 11/02/2001 4:57:37 PM PST by mc5cents
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To: NC Conservative
Because your caps-lock is stuck on? Why ask me?

/john

13 posted on 11/02/2001 5:03:09 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: Poohbah
LOL!
14 posted on 11/02/2001 5:04:28 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: dighton
I heard moose (mooses, meese?) like cheese....
15 posted on 11/02/2001 5:05:18 PM PST by Cleburne
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To: kd5cts
I was just trying to see if anyone had any ideas. i am a novice at this. only a fr for two days
16 posted on 11/02/2001 5:08:42 PM PST by NC Conservative
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To: kd5cts
You DID beg for it.
17 posted on 11/02/2001 5:09:28 PM PST by Poohbah
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To: Poohbah
I think it was the news-item that was begging for cheese. And still looking for a swing-set. Ya' gotta admit, weird stuff happens.

/john

18 posted on 11/02/2001 5:17:46 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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To: kd5cts
That was gouda you not to mention ch**se.
19 posted on 11/02/2001 5:18:16 PM PST by wysiwyg
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To: dighton
Very funny. Thanks for posting this.
20 posted on 11/02/2001 5:20:50 PM PST by bloodmeridian
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