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Bull bison sends Yellowstone visitor flipping through the air in campground attack caught on video
A man was seriously injured on Friday evening at Yellowstone National Park after an agitated bull bison chased him through a campground and hurled him several feet into the air. The incident, which was captured on video, stands out because — unlike many viral Yellowstone clips of tourists behaving recklessly near wildlife — the report frames this as an encounter in which the visitor was not obviously provoking the animal.
According to the article, the attack took place at a campground within the park, and footage credited to NewsFlare shows the bison charging and headbutting the man, launching him into the air. Bison are among Yellowstone's most dangerous animals and are responsible for injuring more visitors than any other species in the park. The available text does not provide further details on the man's condition, his identity or any response from park officials.
In short
- Bull bison threw a Yellowstone camper into the air, seriously injuring him.
- The Friday evening attack was caught on video at a campground.
- Bison injure more Yellowstone visitors than any other animal.
Explained simply
Yellowstone National Park in the United States is home to several hundred wild bison that roam freely throughout the vast landscape. Bison are large, powerful herbivores that can move quickly and are difficult to predict, making encounters with them potentially dangerous.
Of all the animals in Yellowstone, bison are responsible for more injuries to visitors than any other species. These attacks typically occur because bison are protective of their space and can react aggressively when they feel threatened, even if visitors do not intend to provoke them.
Campgrounds and other areas throughout Yellowstone are shared spaces where visitors and wildlife can encounter one another. Understanding the presence and behaviour of large animals like bison is important context for anyone visiting the park.