Man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Share this @internewscast.com


(NEXSTAR) A New Jersey man was gored by a bison after rangers at Yellowstone National Park said he got too close to the animal. This marks the second time a visitor at the Wyoming park has been injured by a bison this year.

According to Yellowstone officials, a large group of visitors in the Upper Geyser Basin of Old Faithful got too close to a bison on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old man was then gored, sustaining minor injuries. He was treated and transported by emergency medical personnel.

Authorities are now investigating the incident. No additional details were immediately available.

In May, a 47-year-old Florida man was gored by a bison after approaching the animal. Yellowstone officials said he suffered minor injuries.

Last summer, two people were reported to have been injured by bison in Yellowstone. There was only one reported in 2023.

The latter incident had a relatively happy ending, though. While the Arizona woman suffered fractured vertebrae and collapsed lungs after being gored, she later said “yes” to her boyfriend’s proposal at the hospital.

Also last summer, an Idaho man suffered minor injuries and was arrested on alcohol-related charges after allegedly kicking a bison at Yellowstone.

“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal,” officials said. “They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.”

If you see a bison, wildlife officials say you should stay more than 25 yards from it. That same advice applies to all large animals, like elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. When it comes to bears, wolves, and cougars, that distance should be at least 100 yards.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Live Weather Update: Tropical Showers in Central Florida Expected to Persist Into the Coming Week

ORLANDO, Fla. – A variety of factors are creating a dreary atmosphere…

Data Reveals Most School Vouchers in Tennessee Given to Students in Urban, Affluent Areas

In Nashville, Tennessee, information acquired by News Channel 11’s affiliate, News 2,…

Court Halts Trump Policy Detaining Migrant Teens in Adult Facilities

A federal judge has temporarily halted a new Trump administration measure aimed…

Sarasota Charity Hosts Event Opposing Statewide Removal of Street Art

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — On Saturday evening, members of Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ community,…

Across the country, these spooky houses offer the most terrifying thrills

(NEXSTAR) – We have reached that season once more when autumn leaves…

Former NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez Arrested Following Stabbing Incident in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — Multiple outlets like ESPN and TMZ report that former NFL…

Discrimination Case of Ex-Richland Employee Sent to Federal Authorities

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The case involving a Decatur community college is…

Residents Paddle Through Flooded Streets in Utah

Internet Explorer 11 is not compatible. For the best experience, please visit…

Iowa School District Distances Itself from Educator Detained by ICE

Iowa’s biggest school district has taken legal action against the consulting firm…

State Police Respond to Major Injury Crash; Route 16 Closed in Shelby County

SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois State Police are responding to a…

SLED Probes Edisto Beach House Fire Linked to SC Circuit Court Judge; Three Suffer Injuries

An investigation is in progress at Edisto Beach following a fire on…

Federal Employees Notice a Distinct Shift in This Government Shutdown

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…