Yellowstone Bison Injures Man In Second Attack Within Three Weeks
- 9 years ago
According to a news release by the National Park Service, a 62-year-old man from Australia was injured following an encounter with a bison.
Bison are a big draw for tourists in Yellowstone National Park, however, people sometimes forget that these wild animals can be dangerous if disturbed.
According to a news release by the National Park Service, a 62-year-old man from Australia was injured following an encounter with a bison.
The incident occurred near the Old Faithful Lodge on Tuesday morning.
The park service notes, "several people were crowding a bison that was lying on the grass near an asphalt path, when the man approached the bison while taking pictures with an electronic notepad. He got to within 3 to 5 feet from the bison when it charged him, tossing him in
Bison are a big draw for tourists in Yellowstone National Park, however, people sometimes forget that these wild animals can be dangerous if disturbed.
According to a news release by the National Park Service, a 62-year-old man from Australia was injured following an encounter with a bison.
The incident occurred near the Old Faithful Lodge on Tuesday morning.
The park service notes, "several people were crowding a bison that was lying on the grass near an asphalt path, when the man approached the bison while taking pictures with an electronic notepad. He got to within 3 to 5 feet from the bison when it charged him, tossing him in