83-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured by Bison in Yellowstone
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An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident, which is under investigation, occurred when the bison came within a few feet of the woman and used its horns to lift her off the ground. The park advises visitors to keep a distance from large animals such as bison, which can be unpredictable and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.
An 83-year-old woman seriously injured by bison at Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina was seriously injured on Saturday after being gored by a bison in the famous Yellowstone National Park. The incident, under investigation, occurred when the bison defended its space.
The woman was attacked near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming. The park’s emergency responders transported her to Lake Medical Clinic in Village Lake, and she was later airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Bison: Yellowstone’s most dangerous animal
Yellowstone National Park officials stated that more people have been injured by bison than by any other animal. Bison aren’t typically aggressive but can defend their space when threatened. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.
National parks can pose dangers to visitors who don’t heed warnings about wildlife and natural hazards. Visitors should always maintain a safe distance from wildlife and respect their space, especially in locations like campsites, trails, boardwalks, parking lots, or developed areas.
Staying safe around Yellowstone’s wildlife
Visitors should stay more than 25 yards away from all large animals – including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes – and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Despite their bulk, male bison, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, are agile and can jump over objects about 5 feet high.
Elk with calves can be extremely dangerous, especially during this time of year around Mammoth Hot Springs. Elk calves may be hidden close to buildings, under or next to vehicles, and around blind corners, according to park officials.
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