Man Injured by Bison in Yellowstone After Approaching Animal Too Closely

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Man Injured by Bison in Yellowstone After Approaching Animal Too Closely

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Man Injured by Bison in Yellowstone After Approaching Animal Too Closely

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A 30-year-old man was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Visitors approached the bison too closely, violating park regulations.
This incident marks the second bison attack in the park within a month.
Bison can run faster than humans and have caused multiple injuries to visitors.

A man from Randolph, New Jersey, was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on June 10, around 9:45 a.m. in the Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful. Park officials stated that he sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel on site. This incident, attributed to visitors getting too close to the animal, is now under investigation, according to CBS News and SFGate.

This event is particularly notable as it marks the second documented bison goring incident in Yellowstone within a month; earlier, a man from Florida was gored following a similar disregard for safety regulations. Park authorities emphasize the necessity for visitors to maintain at least 25 yards distance from bison and other large wildlife, according to India Times and SFGate.

Bison, which are North America's largest land animal, can run up to 35 mph and have a history of injuring visitors, more than any other animal in Yellowstone. Their unpredictable behavior, especially when approached too closely, poses a significant risk to tourists, highlighting the importance of adhering to park safety recommendations, as reiterated by the CBS News and India Times.