Bison tossing man 8 feet in air at Yellowstone National Park caught on video
A 65-year-old man was seriously injured after being tossed eight feet into the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident was captured on video by a photographer who attempted to distract the animal to prevent further harm.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by wildlife in national parks and the importance of maintaining safe distances from animals.
A man is currently recovering from serious injuries after a bison in Yellowstone National Park tossed him eight feet in the air as he was trying to run away from the animal at a campground.
A 65-year-old man was injured by a bison on the evening of July 10 at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park, the Public Affairs Office for Yellowstone National Park told Global News in a statement.
“Park emergency medical personnel responded and transported him to a nearby hospital,” the statement added.
The man, identified as 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel, suffered multiple broken bones, according to the New York Times .
The attack took place around 8:30 p.m. local time on Friday night at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in