In Alaska in 2000, I was scurrying to an airport for an early flight above the Arctic Circle. I needed gas and spotted a station - still dark - just up ahead. I saw someone moving about by the pumps and thought maybe I could get a fill-up before actual opening time.
When I pulled in - it was a moose walking about! I think we were both equally surprised to see the other. I don't know how he felt about the encounter, but it sure was one of the highest points of my trip.
Luv, K