Moose on the loose after crashing through basement window into family’s living room

A family woken up by the window of their basement smashing may have thought they were being burgled – but the culprit was a little more furry than they first thought.

After rushing down to the living room of their home in Blaine County, Idaho, the family were faced with the surprising sight of a MOOSE standing in front of them.

The animal had apparently wandered close to the home in search of food as thick snow coated the area.

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According to the Idaho Fish and Game Magic Valley, wildlife officers were called and attempted to get the moose out of the house – but it was having none of it.

They said in a Facebook post: “[Officers] attempted to herd the moose up the stairs and out the front door to freedom.

“The moose was having none of it, charging the officers several times.”

Wildlife manager Daryl Meints was called to sedate the animal so that it could finally be taken back outside.

The post added: “With all hands on deck, the sleeping giant was carried up the stairs and out the front door.

“It woke up in the snow covered street, groggy and confused, but free.”

Top pic: Facebook/Idaho Fish and Game Magic Valley