There are plenty of  things in Alaska that will stop and make you look at least twice, but recently some of our residents stumbled upon a sight that not many of us have ever seen. It’s not unusual to see a moose in Alaska, but this situation was a little different. Out in the Western region of our state, a moment in Mother Nature that you’ll only ever see here in The Last Frontier was frozen in time.

Resident Brad Webster found something unbelievable frozen within ice, very near one of Alaska's villages. It was not one but two moose frozen in Unalakleet.
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Middle school teacher Brad Webster came across something odd while taking a walk near the Covenant Bible Camp in Unalakleet, where he volunteers. At first glance, Webster thought he was seeing was a moose that had been shot. Then he realized there was more going on here.

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After taking in the sight, Webster realized that what he was actually seeing was two moose that were locked together in the ice.
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Many of our residents who have now seen the pictures of the frozen animals believe that the two were most likely fighting over a female moose. During this time of year Alaska's moose tend to be more aggressive than usual, with mating season taking place during the fall. Webster and others have speculated that one of the moose in battle may have been injured and died after locking antlers with the other animal, leaving both fighters frozen in time. It's tragic to think of those two animals experiencing such pain. It must have been terrifying to wait while the ice creeps up, not able to save yourself.
Shortly after Webster discovered the animals, resident Jeff Erickson captured these images.
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Jeff Erickson, an employee of the Bering Strait School District in Unalakleet, cleared through eight inches of ice that was covering open water to get to the animals. After capturing these unforgettable images, Erickson took the heads of the moose to clean out. The Alaska resident plans to mount the skulls at the bible camp once their cleaned up so that this moment can be forever remembered. This unique scenario was discovered in 2016, but Alaska has all kinds of unusual happenings. Who knows what locals may have uncovered since then.

Have you ever seen anything like these two frozen moose in Alaska? Let us know in the comments below. We love hearing your firsthand accounts of unique happenings in these beautiful places.

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Wildlife In Alaska

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Where can I see wildlife in Alaska?

Fortunately, most wildlife in the state does not suffer a fate like this one. While you’re touring the state, check out these places to see wildlife in Alaska.

  • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center – Portage
  • Alaska Sealife Center – Seward
  • Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary – Anchorage
  • Eagle River Nature Center – Eagle River
  • Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge – Fairbanks
  • Totem Bight State Historical Park – Ketchikan
  • Kachemak Bay State Park – Homer
  • Denali State Park – Trapper Creek
  • Fortress of the Bear – Sitka
  • Alaska Raptor Center – Sitka
  • Prince William Sound – Whittier/Cordova
  • Chugach State Park – Southcentral Alaska
  • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge – Kenai Peninsula
  • Kootznoowoo Wilderness – Admiralty Island
  • America’s first largest national forest – Tongass National Forest
  • America’s second largest national forest – Chugach National Forest
  • In any of Alaska’s eight national parks
  • In any of Alaska’s three national preserves

 

Where can I hike in Alaska?

There are many other ways to see wildlife, like while you’re hiking the many trails in the state. Embark on a natural journey hiking through mountains and you’ll be surprised what wonders you can find along the way. Check out these beautiful hiking spots in Alaska.

  • Flattop Mountain Trail
  • Harding Icefield Trail
  • Thunderbird Falls Trail
  • Horseshoe Lake Trail
  • Exist Glacier Overlook Trail

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