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Photo: Moose on the loose in Durango

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Thursday, Sep 21, 2017 1:16 PM MT

Updated Thursday, Sep 21, 2017 10:28 PM MT

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Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango. — Durango resident Peter Schertz caught a moose strolling through Pioneer Park on Thursday morning in northern Durango.Courtesy of Peter Schertz

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