Elk herd flees flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Renée StrakerCarmen Molina
ByRenée StrakerandCarmen Molina•
September 24, 2026Updated: September 24, 2026, 7:24 am EDTPublished: September 24, 2026, 7:15 am EDT

A herd of elk panicked while crossing the swollen Rio Ruidoso in New Mexico as flash flooding hit the area Wednesday. One elk was nearly swept downstream before the herd bolted for shore — watch the moment unfold.

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