Woman attacked by bison in Yellowstone National Park

A 25-year-old woman from Grove City, Ohio was gored and launched ten feet into the air by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Monday morning, according to park officials.

The bison was walking near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin, near Old Faithful, when the woman approached it and stood within 10 feet from the animal.

The bison charged her, goring her with its horns and launched her ten feet into the air.

The woman sustained a puncture wound along with other injuries.

Park emergency medical staff responded to the incident and transported the woman by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Park officials said that the incident is under investigation and that there is no additional information to share at the time.

Yellowstone National Park officials want to remind the public that animals within the park are wild and can be dangerous when approached.

Park officials said that when an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, keep your distance. Stay more than 25 yards away from all large animals: bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes; and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in proximity.

Park officials said bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.

[karlstudenroth]

How about changing that title to what it really is " Stupid Woman harasses Bison ILLEGALLY in National Park and it defends itself".

[standunitedorfall]

"Idiot human harasses bison at Yellowstone, and pays the price."

There, I fixed your title for you.

[zanpsimer]

Why do idiots think these wild animals are pets? Unbelievable.

[sandyhover]

The woman paid the ultimate price for not following rules as she has since died from her injuries.

[emiledixon]

I'm not a follower of Darwin, but if you're self-destructive enough to ignore the warning signs designed by scientists and professional animal handlers, you get what you deserve...🙈

[lpcookie]

The headline is misleading, making it sound like the bison was the instigator.

[gabrielagarcia]

What do people think is going to happen if they get into the personal space of WILD ANIMALS? A Disney movie....

[greedo]

She was probably trying to get a selfie so she could post on social media, since that seems to be the most important thing to do nowadays.
The rules and warnings are posted everywhere at the park.

[malloryg]

I'm more concerned about the bison!! I truly hope they don't euthanize it because it's "showing aggression" towards humans. I hate it when that

[michaelpisano]

I hear she had succumb to her injuries?! Personally I have zero sympathy for anyone who gets injured trying to approach a North American bison if you are that dumb then it is your destiny to receive whatever happens to you that's my personal opinion!!

[Jessiejam-]

Please STOP warning people. If they are that dumb. Let them do us a favor…

[sleepnomore]

I have been as close as 1m from a pack of wolves once... total accident wandering some ruins in Jordan . I ABSOLUTELY thought they'd tear me apart! I saw that white light they show on TV that ppl with near-death experiences have. I walked backwards as they slowly inched forward, snarling at me with sharp teeth. They stopped following me the second I met the main path (with sunlight and people). I just watched them watching me... like there was some invisible forcefield! I'm not religious but that sort of thing makes me question the existence of a god!

Strangest phenomenon ever! Not my first dangerous encounter with a wild animal (dogs, monkeys sea lions, etc.) but the only one to attack was a semi-friendly street cat! Just my luck, at a national park I'd attract the attention of a bear somewhere... That's kind of a legit fear at this point

[BH-kgwu]

She probably watched to many Disney movies. She wanted to chat with a talking bison. Black Bisons Matter 🦬!

[margaretmccullough]

The stupidity and selfishness of people is astounding.

[lesznbm]

In the words of Beetlejuice;
", , , , keeps getting funnier every time I ."

[jerryx]

I love to hear these stories need to see and hear more lol

[filfbsp]

When you have to repeatedly tell grown-up adults that wild animals may hurt you it's a sad state of affairs. "Idiocracy" has arrived.

[robertkraft]

Animals in Yellowstone are Darwin's friends

[canyoncruzr]

She died at the hospital in Idaho Falls.

[dinidj]

Bison gets another Bid-O'-Phile....🤣🤣🤣