Man sparks outrage after being filmed riding moose

A man has been filmed riding a moose as it waded across a river, sparking outrage online.

Video posted to YouTube on Saturday shows the shirtless male standing poised on the edge of a boat as its captain drives alongside the beast in what is believed to be British Columbia Canada's Muskwa Kechika.

"Get on up there … Let's get on that thing," another man is overheard saying behind him.

The central character can be seen clapping his hands and hoisting his shorts above his knees, before leaping onto the unsuspecting moose's back to raucous laughter from his mates.

Submerged in near shoulder deep water, the animal is powerless to buck its uninvited passenger and is filmed making a panicked beeline for the bank as the man rides its bareback.

Facebook page Wolf Tracker BC, which lists wolf sightings in the British Columbia area, posted the clip saying it had reported the group responsible to authorities.

"This moron is going to be charged with harassing wildlife," its administrators wrote in the caption.

"This is what NOT to do."

Most viewers shared similar sentiments, with one commenter remarking that the men would not be so bold coming up against a creature out of the water.

"Next time can you guys try that with a bear and record," one wrote.

"Would love to see the results."

Source: YouTube/Wolf Tracker BC