Moose takes unscheduled dip in Washington state pool

CHATTAROY, Wash. — A moose that discovered some fruit in the backyard of a Washington state home took an unexpected dip in a pool on Wednesday.

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The female moose was foraging for food with her two calves in Spokane County and spotted some fruit trees, KXLY-TV reported. While attempting to pick off some tasty fruit, the moose fell into the pool, according to the television station.

As the temperatures in Spokane County were hovering just above 80 degrees, the moose was in no hurry to leave the water.

According to a news release from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, the animal was in no danger as she could touch the bottom of the pool.

Needless to say, the family who owned the home in Chattaroy was eager to have their unexpected guest leave the pool.

A wildlife sergeant was able to coax the animal out of the pool by using a pool skimmer, KXLY reported. The moose climbed out of the water and over the fence, heading back into the wild with her calves, according to the television station.

“A reminder that if you have fruit trees or other food sources that could attract wildlife, you’re best to take steps such as picking up fallen fruit or running a line of reflective material around areas you want to keep animals out of if you don’t have a tall fence,” the WDFW said in a statement.

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