Wild Bighorn Sheep in the Winter at Christmas in the Grand Tetons National Park and Yellowstone National Park USA

File photo of bighorn sheep. Photo Credit: Bkamprath (iStock).

Motorists are being reminded to use extra caution while traveling throughout the Centennial State after an unexpected wildlife collision occurred involving a bighorn sheep and the vehicle Colorado Governor Jared Polis was traveling in.

Kevin Beaty, a reporter and photographer for the Denverite and CPR News, posted a photograph of Polis' SUV with a large dent in the driver's side to Twitter on Friday. In the tweet, Beaty writes, "Some odd news before the governor speaks about fires here in Loveland. His truck was hit by a bighorn sheep, right the driver side door, sometime during his tour of the state today. Polis said he was inside. No word from the sheep."

Polis quickly replied stating, "the Bighorn Sheep was fine, we were fine, the vehicle still works, that’s Colorado for you!"

Gov. Polis visited Larimer County on Friday to discuss the "impacts of the wildfires" burning across the state, including two of the largest wildfires burning in Colorado history – the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires.

"Keep your eyes peeled, ewe you never know when you might get rammed, Colorado Parks and Wildlife tweeted following the collision. They continued to state that they were "Glad to hear both Governor Polis and the bighorn sheep are OK, but this is an important reminder to give wildlife plenty of space."

Editor's Note: Please be aware of wildlife on roads. Slow down and stay alert when you see highway wildlife warning signs, especially at dawn and dusk. If you encounter wildlife that appears sick, injured, or in need of care, please contact your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office.

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