Elk can get aggressive if they feel threatened.
PublishedMarch 23, 2026 9:45 AM EDT•UpdatedMarch 23, 2026 9:45 AM EDT
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The internet has been gifted some more awesome wildlife footage, and an elk is the center of attention.
As OutKick readers know, there are few things better on the internet than when the animal thunderdome and humans collide.
Generally speaking, the results are just fine. However, that’s not always the case. There are countless examples of people getting way too close to wild animals, and testing fate.
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Elk continue to be content machines on the internet. (Getty Images Creatives)
Elk gets in standoff with a vehicle.
The popular Instagram page @touronsofnationalparks is known for pushing out some of the best nature content on the internet.
That now includes a video of a huge elk getting into a standoff with a vehicle. The recently published video shows a huge elk in Estes Park, Colorado less than pleased with the close proximity of a vehicle.
The animal appeared to be thinking long and hard about charging the vehicle before it eventually backed off.
You can check out the wild moment below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
People were quick to offer a lot of reactions in the comments:
The sister’s squeel of laughter! 😂❤️❤️❤️It’s beautiful up there. Can’t wait to go backI wanted to see Jack learn his lesson so badback up where?!? that whole empty road behind you broOne day humans will leave them alone. Team bull hereFor once. His wife was rightListen to your wife, JACKSituational awareness is keyDon’t be a Jack 😂
A viral video shows an elk getting into a standoff with a vehicle in Estes Park, Colorado. (Credit: Getty Images Creatives)
Always be aware when dealing with nature or you might find yourself being roasted online! Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.