Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson
Summary
A 65-year-old grandfather, Carl McDaniel, was thrown into the air by an agitated bull bison at Yellowstone National Park while visiting with his grandson. McDaniel suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, and the incident was captured on video that attracted over a million viewers online.Key Facts
- Carl McDaniel, a community-minded grandfather from Washington state, was attacked by a bull bison in Yellowstone.
- The bison weighed about 2,000 pounds (900 kg) and appeared agitated at the time of the attack.
- McDaniel was thrown about 8 feet into the air and sustained broken bones and severe injuries.
- McDaniel was conscious and joking despite his pain after the attack.
- His grandson was with him during the attack but was not injured.
- The attack happened near Bridge Bay Campground close to Yellowstone Lake.
- The National Park Service advises visitors to keep at least 25 yards away from bison to stay safe.
- Park emergency personnel responded quickly and transported McDaniel to a hospital for surgery.
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