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NewsFebruary 1, 2017

KETCHUM, Idaho -- Authorities said a female moose is safe after she fell through an unlatched window into the basement of a home. The moose spent about three hours in the basement early Sunday. A Fish and Game officer arrived from Twin Falls, Idaho, about 5:30 a.m. and shot the moose with a tranquilizer dart. Homeowner Julie Emerick said eight officers carried the 600-pound animal up the stairs. Emerick said the moose got up and ran off about 15 minutes later...

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KETCHUM, Idaho -- Authorities said a female moose is safe after she fell through an unlatched window into the basement of a home. The moose spent about three hours in the basement early Sunday. A Fish and Game officer arrived from Twin Falls, Idaho, about 5:30 a.m. and shot the moose with a tranquilizer dart. Homeowner Julie Emerick said eight officers carried the 600-pound animal up the stairs. Emerick said the moose got up and ran off about 15 minutes later.

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