Moose relocated from north Boulder

• Van Hoose said the moose had been spotted in the area for several days and was slowly moving east away from the foothills and deeper into the city.
• Wildlife officers made the decision to tranquilize the moose and get it out of the city.

What they're saying: "We wanted to try and relocate it before it was stuck," Van Hoose said.

• The moose was successfully moved to a more friendly habitat elsewhere in Boulder County, she told Axios.

Zoom out: While not unheard of, moose are not especially common in the city of Boulder.

• Van Hoose said officials typically try to move the animals if they start spending too much time in more populated areas for the safety of both the animals and residents.
• Moose can be aggressive, especially mothers with calves.