Yellowstone Spares 2,000-Pound Bison After Attack Broke Visitor's Bones
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Yellowstone Spares 2,000-Pound Bison After Attack Broke Visitor's Bones
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
Yellowstone officials said no management action will be taken against the bull that seriously injured Carl Isom-McDaniel last week, leaving the animal in the park.
Multiple broken bones sent McDaniel to surgery after the bison tossed him into the air at a campground; he is now recovering, while his grandson escaped unharmed.
Wildlife photographer Mike MacLeod said the bull had already charged teenagers, then turned on McDaniel and his grandson even though they appeared to back away rather than provoke it.
25 yards is the minimum distance Yellowstone tells visitors to keep from bison, which can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, run 30 mph and grow more aggressive during mating season.