Watch: Moose Going For a Swim in the Gem State

Summer has arrived in Idaho and the weather is making sure that all residents and tourists know it. While it hasn't hit triple digits yet, a few days have seen weather in the mid-90s already, and it will likely get worse before it gets better. As summer rolls on many hot days await and residents and tourists of the Gem State will seek to find ways to cool off. There are many rivers, lakes, and pools to enjoy, but people are not the only ones hot this time of year. The wildlife is looking to cool off this summer as well in Idaho, and two big animals were caught on camera recently taking a dip themselves.

Moose Swimming in Idaho River

If we are hot during these warm months, imagine the animals that live in the woods that have heavy fur coats to help them survive the long hard winters. They are burning up and need to cool off themselves. While many have seen wildlife in Idaho, not everyone gets to watch them interact and see them other than driving by. Recently, one individual caught a pair of moose crossing a river in Idaho and also cooling off in the process. For locals, seeing moose might not be a big deal, but for others seeing them in their natural element and seeing them go for a swim isn't something that is commonly spotted. 

Video of Moose in Idaho River

Many people had comments about the video in the paragraph above, but not all of them were positive. While some enjoyed seeing the big animals cross the river, others were upset at those filming from the boat by getting so close to them and potentially stressing out the animals. While a moose in the water is less dangerous than a moose on land, it is not a good idea to get as close as the one filming did. It makes for a great video but puts the animals at risk, and these majestic creatures are only trying to cross the river while cooling off at the same time, and causing nobody any harm. This is similar to those who go to Yellowstone or other places and try to get videos of wildlife up close, which is never a good idea. 

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While the comments may not be all positive and the one filming the video may have gotten too close, the sight of the big animals swimming isn't something everyone has the privilege to see and experience in person. It goes to show that everyone enjoys jumping in a river, a lake, or a pool during the hot days of Idaho summer, including the wildlife.