12-year-old injured by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Summary
A 12-year-old child was injured by a bison at Yellowstone National Park near an area called Mud Volcano. The child was taken to a hospital, and the park service is investigating the incident. Visitors are warned to keep a safe distance from bison because these animals can be dangerous.Key Facts
- The injury happened around 9:15 a.m. near Yellowstone's Mud Volcano boardwalk.
- The injured child was taken to a nearby hospital by emergency medical staff.
- Bison have been seen near popular areas like Mud Volcano, Old Faithful geyser, and Lake Village.
- In recent years, several visitors have been injured by bison after getting too close.
- Yellowstone covers more than 2.2 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.
- Visitors should stay at least 25 yards away from bison and other wildlife to avoid danger.
- Bison can run up to 30 miles per hour and weigh up to 2,000 pounds for males.
- Yellowstone's bison population has ranged from 3,500 to 6,000 animals in recent years.
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