Alright, y’all, buckle in because this is quite a tale:

– The star of our story is a Colorado man who was just mindin’ his own business workin’ on his truck.
– Suddenly, he faced a rather unexpected work hazard, a rutting bull elk ready to throw down.
– Turns out rutting bull elks can get a little frisky when they’re lookin’ for love. This one felt threatened by a truck and decided to charge.
– Our man, however, was as cool as a cucumber on a hot summer day. He took to a defensive stance and managed to scare the elk away without getting himself or his truck hurt.

Now, having written all this, it seems there’s a wild animal country song just waiting to be written (I can already hear the verses rollin’ outta Nashville). So sit back, relax, and put this one under the title of “Elk Charge Blues”.

“Elk Charge Blues” – The Unexpected Tale of a Colorado Cowboy

When the Wild Calls, Colorado Man Knows How to Answer

– Now, I don’t know what kind of strong coffee they’re sippin’ in Colorado, but I reckon having a bull elk charge at your truck might get your adrenaline pumping faster than a double shot of espresso. Honey, that’s more excitement than a Willie Nelson 4th of July picnic.

A Battle of Love and Trucks – Rutting Bull Elk Charges on a Colorado Man and His Truck

– You know, I always say love can drive folks (and apparently wildlife) to do crazy things… like charging at a big ol’, admittedly lovable, metal beast minding its own business in somebody’s yard.

In the grand scheme of things, I’d give my praises to the Colorado fella for keeping his cool and protectin’ his ride. As for the elk, I reckon it’ll think twice before charging at a Ford again. But, goodness, wasn’t that a sight! Anyway, it seems like there’s never a dull day when humans and nature decide to have a little dance, especially in the Rocky Mountain state.

My Hot Take

Honestly, honey, this whole shindig has got the charm and flavor of a country music video. I can almost hear the chorus, “You charged at my truck, but you can’t break my stride. I’m just a Colorado man, with the Rocky Mountain pride.” Straight from life to lyrics, darlin’. Only in the world of country… or, should I say, only in Colorado. Hah! Y’all stay safe out there!



Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/14/colorado-man-is-way-too-calm-when-a-rutting-bull-elk-charges-while-hes-working-on-his-truck/