Posted on 07/18/2023 8:54:45 AM PDT by Red Badger
An Arizona woman was rushed to the hospital on Monday after she was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park.
The incident occurred in the morning near the Lake Lodge Cabins on the north shore of Yellowstone Lake, according to a release by the park.
"The female was walking with another individual in a field in front of the Lake Lodge when they saw two bison. Upon seeing them, the visitors turned to walk away from the bison. One of the bison charged and gored the woman," the release read.
She suffered "significant injuries to her chest and abdomen and was transported by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center," the release added.
It has not been confirmed how close the people were to the animal when it attacked, but the park states people should stay more than 25 yards away from bison.
"When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space. Stay more than 25 yards (23 m) away from all large animals — bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes — and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in proximity," according to the release.
"During mating season (rut) from mid-July through mid-August, bison can become agitated more quickly. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time."
The incident is still under investigation, and it is the first since June 28, 2022.
Don’t pet the animals.
I was close to a bison, but on a fenced walk overpass.
That thing was monstrous. I would never willingly walk anywhere near one.
I also rode a bull…once.
It’s about time the way things were going. Idiots just don’t learn from others.
Sounds too innocent. Somebody either wanted a selfie or to pet the bison.
Gored by a bison obviously requires point blank bodily contact. A better journalist would have described proximity to the people when the bison initiated its charge.
The first time since last year.
I’m a city boy but when I was young rode a horse a couple of times at a summer camp.
When I was in my twenties I took one , or rather it took me at a full gallop.
It only takes a second feeling the power of an animal, a fellow member of the mammal family that size to understand where you stand in the muscle food chain of life.
If a White man was gored, you can bet your bippy that would be right up there in the headline to immediately point out the stupidity and danger.
Not definite of course, but that’s my guess as well.
Yep. By weight, humans are extremely weak.
I rode horses before, and you certainly feel their strength at full speed.
I’m 200 lbs, and it doesn’t even phase a horse.
Had bison chili @ Old Faithful Lodge once. Absolutely delicious.
To make it worse, she was later bored by A. Gore.
She was gored in the chest and abdomen, so she was facing the animal..............
To be fair, these things (like many large animals) can visually disappear in forested areas. In this case, with open ground - it’s up to the visitor to keep their wits about them at all times, and give the big boys their space.
Recall a particularly striking sign at one of the camp grounds at Yellowstone - “Hard shell camping only”. Indeed.
I’ve had bison. It’s a bit gamely and tougher. I still enjoyed it. I was just raised on Safeway ground beef…
Ostrich, deer, rabbit, dove, and fermented shark…I have had.
A bear can rip the entire door off of a vehicle..............
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