ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Wil Graves was walking by University Lake Tuesday night with his dogs when he first heard the commotion.
Graves, a pharmacist at the nearby Alaska Native Medical Center, said he proceeded to call 911 dispatch, where he was then transferred to the state Department of Fish and Game. Cory Stantorf, an assistant area biologist for Fish and Game in Anchorage, said the department always advises the public to avoid encounters with wildlife, even if it means abandoning a helpless animal.
At this point, Graves believed the animal was going to die and there was no way for it to get out. Graves said the moose appeared exhausted and couldn’t fight anymore. “You can’t just watch something or somebody suffer and just walk by, even though you know I was expected to,” Graves said.
Thank you to Graves!! He's an angel from Heaven saving that moose!! We need more people like him on Earth! Our world would definitely be a much better place to live! Thank you, Graves! God bless you! 🥲
Way to be, Wil!
Thank you for saving that beautiful animal.
Thank you!
My HERO!!!!
Heroes take risks! We love you Graves! All the way from Florida.
A menacing walrus came into a village last summer attacking. Luckily it was shot and its fangs made into ivory crafts to cover the damages.
Good for you, WilGraves! Your compassion for our local wildlife makes me proud to share a city with you. Alaska moose lovewildlife
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