A tourist was seriously injured after being tossed into the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park last Friday. The incident, captured on video, shows the man walking with his grandson when the bison charged and flipped him at least eight feet in the air.
The attack occurred as the grandfather and grandson were approaching the animal. Multiple sources report the incident took place within Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, but do not detail the specific location. The extent of the tourist’s injuries has not been released beyond being described as serious. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story.
The video footage shows the bison charging without apparent provocation before launching the man upwards. CBS News reports the incident was captured on video, while ABC News also shared a clip of the attack. The New York Post describes the bison as “massive” and the attack as “terrifying.”
While details regarding the tourist’s condition remain limited, the incident underscores the dangers of approaching wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials consistently advise visitors to maintain a safe distance from animals like bison and elk, which can be unpredictable and aggressive despite their size. The current status of the injured man is unknown.
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