Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
Summary
A large male bison charged and injured a 65-year-old man named Carl Isom-McDaniel in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The man was hospitalized with multiple injuries after the bison tossed him into the air during the park’s busy summer and mating season for bison.Key Facts
- The bison weighed about 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).
- The incident happened near Bridge Bay Campground close to Yellowstone Lake.
- Carl Isom-McDaniel and his grandson were taking photos of the bison before it became aggressive.
- The bison charged the man, hitting him with its horn and throwing him into the air.
- The man was injured, especially his leg, and was taken to the hospital.
- Yellowstone National Park advises visitors to keep at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from bison.
- Bison can run three times faster than humans and are often unpredictable during the July mating season.
- Many visitors come to Yellowstone in summer, which is the bison’s peak breeding time and when these animals can be most aggressive.
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