In November 2002 there was a “Drunken Moose Alert in Southern Norway”. The summer of that year was very warm and favorable for fruit trees. But then, early snowfall and cold temperatures stopped the fruits from falling on the ground, so many of them remained on trees. This made them a readily available source of food for moose. However, they also started to ferment and thus were producing alcohol.
You never know how a drunken moose would react to a human’s presence, so authorities warned that if you see a moose, do not approach it – clap your hands and see how it reacts. Usually they retreat, but if this does not happen – stay vigilant because the moose may be intoxicated and may attack.