Visitors at Providence Alaska Medical Center got a wild surprise this week when a young moose casually stepped through the hospital’s automatic doors, chewed on lobby plants, and then wandered back outside as if nothing unusual had happened.
Security footage shows the moose strolling into the entrance area, pausing to sample the decorative greenery, and calmly exiting moments later. No staff or patients were injured, and the animal showed no signs of distress.
Wildlife officials say moose encounters like this are becoming more common in Anchorage, where urban areas blend closely with natural habitat.
Hospital staff jokingly said the moose “came for a salad and left a review.”
