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  • @elimontgomery8542
    @elimontgomery8542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I know this local elk. We call him "Gentle Ben" He's a gentle soul :) Love living in Estes Park!

  • @larinvermont3271
    @larinvermont3271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    That is the calmest elk/deer/moose I've ever seen get trapped indoors! It's almost as if it deliberately came inside to get out of the weather.....

    • @terr777
      @terr777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PS, I've shopped in your store too, but I paid.

  • @AlanHigh-x4i
    @AlanHigh-x4i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The elk was enjoying all of the different smells and aromas in the shop. He was also looking out the windows. Quite content. Most laid back elk I've ever seen.

  • @bobbikuhn3496
    @bobbikuhn3496 7 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    He was so gentle in your store. He could have really torn things up. It is amazing how they can get those huge antlers through the store aisles and doorway.

    • @spinningchurro
      @spinningchurro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you miss the sound of piss around 8:18?

    • @tuborgcarlsberg1184
      @tuborgcarlsberg1184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Elk know the length of the antlers and that is the truth .

    • @adrianayala9854
      @adrianayala9854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spinningchurro and at 2:26 😂

  • @debyzimmerman6617
    @debyzimmerman6617 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He's a real beauty but LOOKING at him it's easy to see his health is not the best and without supplemental feeding he and possibly some others could also get extra food help. Estes has some mighty hard winters but it's nice to see the wildlife are also taken care of. This is some of the VERY BEST advertising this shop could ever have.

  • @ecmoney801
    @ecmoney801 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Wow, so surprised his antlers didn't knock stuff over and break it. He left the store in better condition than I'm sure some people's kids do.

  • @terr777
    @terr777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Gives a whole new meaning to buying off the rack! Attracted by those cute fuzzy moose slippers up front no doubt. I can't believe he didn't tear the place up!

  • @dawnnelson3280
    @dawnnelson3280 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    How he managed to maneuver those antlers getting in the door and around all that stuff and back out the door without snagging anything is beyond me.

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yup! That's Amazing

    • @phoenixerrlybird3634
      @phoenixerrlybird3634 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same way you maneuver your big butt thru doors 😉

    • @mortisha8693
      @mortisha8693 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You should watch them at a full run disappear in heavy timber without getting hung up by their antlers - always amazing.

    • @Gonzokeywest45
      @Gonzokeywest45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hes polite

  • @kimberlyarlene4094
    @kimberlyarlene4094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love cute gift shops and animals. An excellent video.

  • @earstoyou2916
    @earstoyou2916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Artist moose tracks should adorn walking path from outside to inside your beautiful shop. Let the public in on this fantastical story.
    Perhaps add a little moose memorabilia.
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the words. Yup ty hats the story we have take it as a god blessings.

  • @Tasleem2004
    @Tasleem2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He just felt cozy in there.

  • @KatherineUribe-1
    @KatherineUribe-1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    He just wanted a warm place to chew the cud for awhile. Good elk! 💗

  • @purrrrson
    @purrrrson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    He'd probably been window shopping at your store for quite some time and finally found the courage to go in and check it out!! Did he end up buying anything?

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes after the incident everything.

  • @chuckr9938
    @chuckr9938 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Glad no one was hurt including the elk. Could have been an ugly situation if he'd gotten spooked. I can't believe he didn't knock anything over or go to the bathroom.

  • @SilverScaleMA
    @SilverScaleMA 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He actually matches the decor really well... 😅

  • @joelweidenfeld471
    @joelweidenfeld471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its quiet peaceful and protected...nice spot to stand. Its exactly what the store was created to feel like for human animals.....all animals are human......those antlers are pretty vertical, no problem.

  • @Evilgidgit4Ever
    @Evilgidgit4Ever 7 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    What an unusual security guard.

  • @urofseron
    @urofseron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I bought some T-shirt’s from this shop because of the video.
    Good job!

  • @BurtW546
    @BurtW546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is so big and beautiful.❤️Becareful.

  • @LivLovePray-f5o
    @LivLovePray-f5o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He is BEAUTIFUL !!!! I saw elk when I lived in northern New Mexico and they were incredible. Sweet video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @yolo9050
    @yolo9050 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He doesn't look too good, he looks a little thin.
    I don't think the watching crowd realize they caused the elk to go back inside because they created a choke point the elk didn't feel safe crossing.

    • @sidneyjohnson892
      @sidneyjohnson892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      !!!! And neither did the store owner!!! At some point in time this becomes cruel!!! How selfish that crowd was to stand there and dig the oddity of the situation!!!

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If I was not calm and focus that time the scenario was different the door remains open from years I was working inside didn’t knowing what’s happening outside! So chill, the elk was not hurt & thanks for that!

    • @sidneyjohnson892
      @sidneyjohnson892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pratiq ...the post gives the impression that the people watching the elk from outside of the store...did nothing and very little to get the elk out of the environment that in all actuality...the elk should be exploring/knowing...I watched the video all the way through but that did not make me feel any better about watching this animal possibly get affaird and fear leaving the store...!!!

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes crowd was watching and I just followed the instructions! Thank you for your input! Have a great rest of the year!!

  • @mariedelozier2530
    @mariedelozier2530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That ole bull just standin' the chewin' his cud...

  • @captainstable2294
    @captainstable2294 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So beautiful!! Such a majestic intelligent and gorgeous animal 😊😍💖🦌💖. He seemed to like have a look around at the gifts 😊💕

  • @nancysommers7669
    @nancysommers7669 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    He doesn't seem the least bit confused or bothered by the surroundings. This is too funny and a nice relief from politics and marches. I'll take animal stories any day! Is this what is meant as "having hoofspa?" lol

  • @dededenver9560
    @dededenver9560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good thing that elk around Estes Park are so used to people. What a cool experience. He looks like he needs to gain a couple hundred pounds. Maybe he was looking for food.

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly a one of a kind video. The people outside watching probably made him hesitant to leave.

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you

  • @lukecamp7262
    @lukecamp7262 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Shopping.. I bet that's the quietest customer ever, just watch your step for droppings !

    • @chado3000
      @chado3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luke Camp So.. shop til you drop?

  • @klrmsg
    @klrmsg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    How cool to see but I'm sure it lead to a few nervous moments. Guess the elk love Estes Park shopping too.

  • @darthixion957
    @darthixion957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Elk: Don't mind me. Just waiting for my wolf friend to pop over and eat my leg so he can beat an evil bear.

  • @midgemathews6914
    @midgemathews6914 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    he decided he wanted to get warm for a bit.. also he could have been Valentine shopping for his girl.. you know.. I loved it. he didnt break a thing.. and hopefully he didnt mess any.. it was great. and that will teach you to leave the door open. right

  • @rebeccaslater1398
    @rebeccaslater1398 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How wonderful ! He will wander off when he's ready .

  • @fredsalay720
    @fredsalay720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He was waiting for the hunters to go by. He didn't knock anything down because he didn't want to draw attention to himself!!!! He's obviously hidden out there before!!! LoL!!! He went to hunters education class!!

  • @cynthiagonzales9131
    @cynthiagonzales9131 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They are just as curious as we are!!
    He probably liked all the colors

  • @five4five351
    @five4five351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aw yes, observing nature in its natural habitat

  • @dianacallicott4092
    @dianacallicott4092 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful.

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @dejiadeleye5697
    @dejiadeleye5697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welcome to Colorado

  • @JanRossi
    @JanRossi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So glad he was not spooked causing damage! You were smart to video this. Might have been o one of those State Farm commercials....."yep, we covered that..." lol You are so calm.....good work!

  • @matthewallen9656
    @matthewallen9656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dude that's taking store security a bit extreme .

  • @schymark8392
    @schymark8392 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    BEAUTIFUL CREATURE

  • @jeri8853
    @jeri8853 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would like to take a few mins in that charming store!

  • @rhyman72
    @rhyman72 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the video, Prateek. Too funny! You were very lucky he was so chill.

  • @roxszuzu
    @roxszuzu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Got a elk crossing sign? You can now post that above your door.

  • @cherylnoland4223
    @cherylnoland4223 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so glad no one was injured and they got it out ok!

  • @REALUScitizen
    @REALUScitizen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Tourists up here are always asking: where can I see some elk? They are EVERYWHERE!

  • @robsgirl6465
    @robsgirl6465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love Estes Park from the first time I visited in 1989. I wish I could live there. But even after all these years, I can't afford to make the move. Now I'm an old man and what's the point? Lovely elk.

    • @jamiewalker3383
      @jamiewalker3383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No!! Of course there's still a point in going! If you can't afford to move there you should at least visit!

    • @robsgirl6465
      @robsgirl6465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was able to visit in 2016.

    • @Renji9031
      @Renji9031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's one of my biggest regrets about moving away.

  • @kmoxford21
    @kmoxford21 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Looks like he just wanted to warm up LOL

  • @Vladshock
    @Vladshock 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He must have been from out of state and wanted to pick up some souvenirs.

  • @gerripetress8168
    @gerripetress8168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh he's beautiful!

  • @matic7589
    @matic7589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He was obviously doing some shopping and taking some time as a concerned costumer. Don't discriminate him from other customers!

  • @MikeSmith-fs9wh
    @MikeSmith-fs9wh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BTW, what is your state and town ? Ah- Colorado I guess? What a calm bull !~ Where does he keep his credit card? He just wants to get more apples?

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Colorado

  • @markmorris5880
    @markmorris5880 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ya did great, sir...and it is interesting, he knew how to get in and out with that giant rack....just part of living in Estes Park, my man...I know, I'm only 50 miles from you and I see them all the time up there!!

  • @HawkinaBox
    @HawkinaBox 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a beautiful elk!

  • @StephFuses
    @StephFuses 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That fuzzy butt at the end killed me

    • @sarcasm-83
      @sarcasm-83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here lies Stephanie Martin - killed by a fuzzy butt.

  • @butterflyfam2522
    @butterflyfam2522 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Lol maybe he was looking for a stuffed animal elk but couldn't find any.

  • @williamwestrope3001
    @williamwestrope3001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job keeping calm. It really saved the day and your store. You may have been lucky it was a bull, the cows can be more aggressive and nervous.

  • @elektraRHO
    @elektraRHO 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He needs to go shopping for the herd!

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just came in to chill out.😊❤🎉

  • @prairrie
    @prairrie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He looks perfect in there .

  • @MEdGrant
    @MEdGrant 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was a hot day? The shop is air conditioned? Well there ya go!

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope

  • @montyhunter2260
    @montyhunter2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, looks like you sell a hell of alot of sunglasses,

  • @grammy3g808.
    @grammy3g808. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Waited too long to shut the door, had your chance to do it in time. Now you get a longer visit.

  • @marilynvallis5496
    @marilynvallis5496 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wish I was there today to see him.

  • @alfbittner6489
    @alfbittner6489 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's a big boy but pretty skinny.

  • @lvfreeAdventures
    @lvfreeAdventures 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that's unusual customer :-)

  • @SolarpunkJackal
    @SolarpunkJackal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, the sign down there right beside him DOES say Buck X-ing, so the Elk is within range.
    Also has apples to eat and enjoy while taking advantage of the nice warmth of the store. I mean, if you had a bare ass like that you wouldn't want to be out in the snow either.

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well said

  • @dylansean6978
    @dylansean6978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He just came in for a quick bite lol

  • @lalavava1067
    @lalavava1067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't blame him a bit. It's a nice store.

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @Renji9031
    @Renji9031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss Gentle Ben. I haven't been back to Estes Park since moving in 2020.

  • @angeliquenomade4353
    @angeliquenomade4353 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So sweet ! I would have loved to be there ! !!

  • @27273100
    @27273100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elk is just chilling.

  • @howardweller6887
    @howardweller6887 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video and an unusual story.

  • @vanessacarbia3983
    @vanessacarbia3983 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope the elk made it safe back into the wilderness. I hope the authorities don't decide to safrice him because of his approaching human settlement.

    • @helenanderson1095
      @helenanderson1095 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      With that kind of statement it's clear you have never been to Estes Park.

    • @MAC702firearms
      @MAC702firearms 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know we eat them anyway, right?

    • @vanessacarbia3983
      @vanessacarbia3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@helenanderson1095 I have been to Estes Park.

    • @vanessacarbia3983
      @vanessacarbia3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MAC702firearms Yes, sadly.

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful animal

  • @sammhollenbeck1409
    @sammhollenbeck1409 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh, you're a hero for sure.

  • @bethstreich6565
    @bethstreich6565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He came in twice very cool he must have forgotten something

  • @honeybsweetnectar1713
    @honeybsweetnectar1713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😁😁This must of been a little tense one wrong move and there goes the store

  • @jamesbutterson5218
    @jamesbutterson5218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn i thought for sure he was gonna go BUCK WILD 😂🍁👊💨🙏

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred8438 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He just liked your products particularly the soft toys such as the moose etc and maybe the incense to. I suppose if you had asked him if wanted help, he would have said, no thank you just browsing.

  • @evan51298
    @evan51298 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do not keep animal in closed off areas. They live in the wild.
    Elk: I'm fine with this...

  • @chado3000
    @chado3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very unique photo opportunity

  • @thelongranger9238
    @thelongranger9238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love a fresh Elk tenderloin steak. Pretty cool when the vittles come to you. Did you have to pay for delivery?

  • @Cellottia
    @Cellottia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope he wasn't checking out new migration routes: imagine several thousand elk passing through and round!!

  • @spinningchurro
    @spinningchurro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great.

  • @blondtopgy
    @blondtopgy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I kept thinking bull in a china shop. I guess bull elk in a souvenir shop is a different animal.

  • @kayleisanders606
    @kayleisanders606 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awe he was just playing with those plush dolls

  • @ecleveland1
    @ecleveland1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He seemed to really like the fluffy pink slippers.

  • @TabiiiiiiyYYy
    @TabiiiiiiyYYy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did he buy anything at all?

  • @mariawilliamson3522
    @mariawilliamson3522 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow Hes so calm i thought it was a stuffed animal

  • @sluggou812beotch
    @sluggou812beotch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is where id be hiding during late bull season.

  • @danb372
    @danb372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's a shopper!!

  • @bethelle9099
    @bethelle9099 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A true moment of rumination!

  • @isaacthegreat8405
    @isaacthegreat8405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in that store yesterday

  • @RickyMoss
    @RickyMoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nevermind me, I'm just security.. my prices are cheap, matter of fact I don't take pay, just some plants and tree leaves will be fine thank you..

  • @ThatGirlDani11
    @ThatGirlDani11 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello! I'm a producer for KRDO in Colorado Springs. Could we use your video and credit you in our evening shows? Thanks!

  • @Mike_Greentea
    @Mike_Greentea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least he didn't piss all over the merchandise.

  • @bigcatproductions2789
    @bigcatproductions2789 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU put a Store in HIS Meadow ! 🤯

  • @christinenanaguy1143
    @christinenanaguy1143 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has he been back this year? 2018? That would be scary and funny!! Thank God he didn't damage your store! Still, how cool is that?!

  • @CalebBlock
    @CalebBlock 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Welcome to Colorado Park" - John Hammond

  • @Lark_Vivian
    @Lark_Vivian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so that's where the saying you're like a bull in China shop comes from!

  • @mommygarcia9137
    @mommygarcia9137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did he through the doorway with those big antlers ??

    • @pratiq
      @pratiq  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Watch full 10.54 min video he came twice that day I take it as god grace