As Avery stood there, the moose stared back, the situation felt like the calm before the storm. Nearby bystanders, initially curious, quickly grew alarmed. The sight of a woman facing a wild animal in the middle of town was enough to stop everyone in their tracks.
Concerned shouts erupted around them, urging Avery to back away. Voices filled the air, full of fear and disbelief, as they witnessed the tense standoff between human and beast, unsure of what might happen next.