Man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Share and Follow


(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 and Follow
You May Also Like

Shirtless Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Teacher Wife Amid Cryptic ‘Too Many Cops’ Warning

A Texas man has been taken into custody following the tragic death…

Republican Senator Halts Progress on Democratic Proposal to Ensure Federal Worker Pay Amid Government Shutdown

On Thursday, Sen. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin, a Republican, raised an objection…

Texas Divided: New Poll Reveals Sharp Split Over Trump’s Immigration Policies

McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) A newly released poll on Wednesday reveals that…

Bo Bichette Eyes Anticipated World Series Debut as Blue Jays Chase Glory

TORONTO — The Blue Jays have made it to the World Series,…

Heart-Wrenching Decision: A Mother’s Battle to Save Her Newborn’s Life

In a remarkable act of maternal love, a new mother underwent surgery…

Police Launch Manhunt Following Campus Assault on College Student Tied to Road Rage Incident

University officials in Maryland are on the hunt for a suspect following…

Arrest Made After Driver Allegedly Targets Federal Agents in Little Village Crash, Police Report

An individual was taken into custody on Wednesday morning following an alleged…

Controversial Hoodie Sparks Outrage in Case of Mother Accused of Abandoning Newborn

The mother accused of leaving her newborn daughter at a bustling New…