Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyoming — A Florida man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after officials say he approached the animal too closely.
The incident happened Sunday around 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area of the park, according to a news release. The 47-year-old from Cape Coral sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site by emergency medical personnel.
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This marks the first reported bison-related injury in Yellowstone this year. There were two reported incidents in 2024 and one in 2023.
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Park officials remind visitors of the following:
- Wild animals can be aggressive if people don’t respect their space. It is your responsibility to stay more than 25 yards away from all large animals – bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes – and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. If wildlife approach you, move away to always maintain these safe viewing distances.
- Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.
- Learn more about our safety tips while visiting Yellowstone, including how to behave around wildlife. The safety of these animals – and humans – depends on everyone using good judgment and following these simple rules.