On a snowy evening in Alaska, Tyra Bogert was spending time at her sister’s house, anticipating a potential power outage due to a storm.
As she was browsing TikTok with her niece, a notification from her Ring security camera popped up on her phone.
The camera, positioned at her front door, had detected some movement.
Intrigued, Tyra tapped on the notification, and what she saw next was nothing short of extraordinary.
A moose appeared on the screen, casually strolling by her front door.
As it walked, it gave its body a vigorous shake, reminiscent of a dog trying to dry off.
In a split second, both its antlers snapped off its head and fell to the ground.
The moose, evidently taken aback by the sudden loss, darted off into the night.
The entire event unfolded in real time, leaving Tyra in sheer disbelief.
She wasn’t the only one stunned.
Her phone rang shortly after, with her husband, Chance, on the other end.
He was curious about the activity the camera had picked up while he was at work.
Tyra, still processing what she had witnessed, playfully teased him, urging him to watch the video for himself.
She didn’t want to give away the surprise just yet.
Tyra’s family was equally amazed by the footage.
Her brother, in particular, was adamant that she share the video online.
He believed it was a unique capture, stating he had never seen a moose shed its antlers on camera, let alone both at the same time.
Trusting his judgment, Tyra uploaded the video to her TikTok and Facebook accounts.
The response was overwhelming.
The clip quickly went viral, garnering over 18 million views on TikTok alone.
The Bogerts reside in Houston, a town situated roughly an hour and a half north of Anchorage, Alaska.
They had moved to their current home in 2020 and installed the Ring camera the following year.
While its primary purpose was security, the camera had mostly captured footage of the abundant local wildlife surrounding their property.
Their residence, nestled deep in nature, is far from the hustle and bustle of suburban life.
Tyra’s roots trace back to a family of avid hunters.
Following the viral video, she revealed plans to mount the 50-inch antler rack, with her husband’s brother offering to assist in the process.
The frequent moose sightings at their home were something Tyra cherished, and she was elated that her video had resonated with so many people globally.
Interestingly, many viewers admitted to a gap in their knowledge about moose.
Numerous comments revealed that they were unaware moose even shed their antlers.
Tyra recalled some of the reactions, with people expressing astonishment, saying things like, “I didn’t even know moose did this!” and questioning if the antlers could really fall off without the moose engaging in some physical activity, like rubbing against a tree.
Tyra emphasized the general lack of awareness about these majestic creatures.
She pointed out how many people were uninformed about moose and their behaviors.
In her words:
“It’s pretty crazy how many people are just uneducated on moose.”
She concluded with a sentiment expressing her admiration for these animals, stating, “They’re so underrated …but they’re really cool animals.”
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