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A 12-year-old visitor was injured by a bison late last week in Yellowstone National Park on June 26 at approximately 9:15 a.m.
The incident occurred near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing …
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A 12-year-old visitor was injured by a bison late last week in Yellowstone National Park on June 26 at approximately 9:15 a.m.
The incident occurred near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing Bridge. The visitor sustained injuries, and emergency medical personnel transported the visitor to a nearby hospital, according to a park release. The incident remains under investigation.
The park advises visitors to remember, animals in Yellowstone are wild and can be dangerous.
Wild animals can be aggressive when people do not respect their space. Visitors are responsible for staying at least 25 yards away from all large animals, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes, and at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars.
If wildlife approach you, move away to maintain the required distance. Never approach, touch, feed or crowd wildlife, even if an animal appears calm.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable, can run three times faster than humans and will defend their space when threatened.
