Bison Chases Child at Yellowstone National Park During Terrifying Close Encounter
Video shows the child escaping unharmed after the bison gave chase, as Yellowstone officials remind visitors to keep 25 yards away from large animals.
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, footage captured by witness Brittany Peteler shows a bison briefly chasing a child at Yellowstone National Park. No injuries were reported during the encounter.
- Yellowstone advises visitors to maintain at least 25 yards of distance from large animals because bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, stand six feet tall, and run up to 35 mph.
- According to park officials, "Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal." The creatures are unpredictable, can run three times faster than humans, and will defend their space when threatened.
- This incident follows a July 10 attack where 65-year-old Carl McDaniel suffered multiple fractures after being charged near Bridge Bay Campground. McDaniel reported injuries occurred when he landed after being thrown by the animal.
- The park records an average of a couple of bison-related injuries each year, as experts emphasize that wild animals can be aggressive when visitors do not respect their space.
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Yellowstone Visitors Witness Child’s Frightening Bison Encounter
A child was injured during a bison encounter at Yellowstone National Park, prompting renewed reminders for visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife. Here's what happened and what officials have said.
Bison chases child in Yellowstone National Park
A child had a close encounter with a bison in Yellowstone National Park in July after running past the animal while with a group. The incident comes weeks after a bison tossed a grandfather into the air at the park.
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The New York LedgerVideo shows bison chasing child at Yellowstone boardwalk
A Yellowstone National Park visitor's cellphone video is going viral after a bison briefly chased down a child who wandered too close to the animal near a park boardwalk, the latest in a string of close calls between tourists and the park's bison herds this summer.
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