'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack
Summary
A 65-year-old man named Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison in Yellowstone Park. The bison charged and threw him into the air, breaking his hip in several places. The attack happened during the bison’s mating season when they can be more aggressive.Key Facts
- Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison on July 10 in Yellowstone Park.
- The bison weighed about 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms).
- The bison launched him into the air and caused multiple fractures in his hip.
- The injury was mostly caused by the way he landed after being thrown.
- The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from bison.
- Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.
- The attack likely happened during bison mating season, which increases their aggression.
- Isom-McDaniel was treated at Bozeman Health hospital in Montana.
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