Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Summary
A man named Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park and thrown 8 feet into the air. He broke his leg and is recovering in a Montana hospital, while people nearby helped scare the bison away.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month.
- Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, was walking with his grandson when a bison charged at him without warning.
- The bison threw Isom-McDaniel in the air and caused serious injuries, including a femur broken in multiple pieces.
- Witnesses, including Mike MacLeod who filmed the attack, helped chase the bison away.
- This is the second recorded bison attack at Yellowstone this year; a 12-year-old was also hurt in June.
- Park rules advise staying at least 100 feet away from bison or watching from inside a vehicle.
- Bison can be unpredictable and may defend their space if they feel threatened.
- Officials remind visitors that wild animals like bison carry risks in national parks.
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