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Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone
- On the afternoon of May 4, 2025, a man aged 47 from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison near Lake Village within Yellowstone National Park.
- A man came within an unsafe distance of a bison, ignoring park recommendations to maintain at least 25 yards of separation from bison and other large wildlife.
- The bison gored the man, resulting in minor injuries that were treated by emergency responders; authorities are investigating the incident and have not disclosed additional information.
- This incident marks the first reported bison-related injury in 2025, following two cases in 2024 and one in 2023, with bison causing more human injuries in Yellowstone than any other species.
- The National Park Service cautions that bison are unpredictable animals that can become aggressive if they feel threatened, highlighting the necessity of keeping a safe distance to protect both visitors and wildlife.
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Man Gets Gored By Bison At Yellowstone National Park
A Florida man was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. In a press release, the National Park Service reported that a 47-year-old man was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting too close to the animal. The incident occurred near the Lake Village area of the park, and the man reportedly had minor injuries. In its press release, the NPS reminded Yellowstone visitors that “Bison will defend their space when threatened …
Florida Man Becomes First Person This Year To Be Gored By A Yellowstone Bison
Yellowstone bison herd walking on a road Tourists getting gored by a Yellowstone bison is an entirely preventable phenomenon. Yellowstone National Park, one of our country’s most prized natural jewels, requires all tourists stay 75 yards (225ft) away from all large animals including bison but every year tourists break that rule and learn the hard way what happens when you mess with wildlife. This incident occurred at the end of last weekend, acc…
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