Yellowstone National Park, WY (AP) — A man was surrounded by bison on Tuesday after many visitors approached the animals too closely, according to park officials.
The 30-year-old individual from Randolph, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries after the encounter, which occurred around 9:45 AM in a well-known area, as stated in a park release.
Officials did not disclose the man’s name or condition, indicating that the incident is under investigation with no further details available.
This incident marks the second encounter with bison this spring in Yellowstone. A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, also experienced minor injuries on May 7th in the Lake Village area. Got it
Last year, at least two individuals were injured by bison in Yellowstone, including one who was seriously injured. Another incident involved an Arizona woman in the park in 2023.
In 2022, bison were responsible for injuring two individuals in Yellowstone.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other wildlife species. With a sprinting speed of 35 mph (56 kph), they can run faster than the current men’s world record.
Standing up to 6 feet (2 meters) tall and weighing as much as 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms), bison are the largest terrestrial animals in North America.
Park regulations require visitors to maintain a distance of at least 25 yards (22.86 meters) from bison and other large herbivores, and 100 yards (91 meters) from wolves and bears.
Source: apnews.com