A recent incident in Yellowstone National Park involved a bison goring a 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, after visitors approached too closely to the animal. The event occurred around 9:45 a.m. in the Old Faithful area, and the man sustained minor injuries. Details surrounding the incident are under investigation, and park officials have not disclosed the man’s identity or current condition.
This incident marks the second goring by a bison this spring, following an earlier occurrence on May 7, when a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, also suffered minor injuries in the Lake Village area. Last year, bison gored two individuals, including an 83-year-old woman from South Carolina who sustained serious injuries.
Bison pose a significant safety risk to park visitors; they have a history of injuring more people than any other wild animal in Yellowstone. These massive creatures can run at speeds up to 35 mph and can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. Standing up to 6 feet tall, they are the largest land mammals in North America.
To enhance visitor safety, Yellowstone Park regulations stipulate that people maintain a distance of at least 25 yards from bison and other large herbivores, as well as a distance of 100 yards from wolves and bears. Familiarity with these guidelines is crucial for preventing future incidents and ensuring a safe experience for all visitors in the park.
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