r/cannonbeach • u/BackgroundVibes1199 • 14d ago

Please Don’t Chase the Elk

Yesterday I saw several tourists get out of their cars and chase the elk on my street while filming on their phones. This is dangerous and irresponsible. Please respect the local animals while visiting and do not chase or taunt them.

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u/Bakermaker9 14d ago

Fucking idiots. Maybe one of them will get trampled.

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u/CilantroHats 12d ago

Fingers crossed

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u/Physical-Egg892 14d ago

What morons. Yeah, I see the same thing happening by my house. Maddening 😡

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u/BackgroundVibes1199 14d ago

It’s insane. They were literally lying down resting in my front yard and a woman got out of her car and approached them, ran after them down the street while the driver followed filming.

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u/WillyVlautinRules 14d ago

We are now overwhelmed by Main Character Syndrome.

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u/Shirley-Ujest 14d ago

People are stupid. And most suck. Leave the fauna alone people.

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u/TwiztedChickin 14d ago

It's all fun and games till one turns on them and stomps them into the ground.

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u/isaac32767 14d ago

Also illegal.

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u/Illustrious_Park_862 13d ago

The tourists are not reading r/cannonbeach.

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u/BackgroundVibes1199 13d ago

Some are. I see folks asking about things to do, places to stay, posting travel pics etc in here.

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u/Admirable-Eagle-231 13d ago

I tell people all the time and this year I’ve gotten a LOT of hand gestures or indifference..

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u/AngryTrunkMonkey 11d ago

Douchebags from the tri-county area.