A 12-year-old child was reportedly attacked by a bison while at Yellowstone National Park. The incident happened on June 26 near the Mud Volcano area.
According to a news release, the bison attacked the 12-year-old during the morning. The child needed emergency services and was transported to the hospital.
Park officials noted that bison "have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal." So it pays to be cautious when visiting Yellowstone. Bison can be unpredictable.
"They are unpredictable, can run three times faster than humans, and will defend their space when threatened," they wrote. "If wildlife approach you, move away to maintain the required distance. Never approach, touch, feed, or crowd wildlife, even if an animal appears calm."
Park officials noted bison will become aggressive if people "do not respect their space."
Bison Attack
"Remember, animals in Yellowstone are wild and can be dangerous," the news release read. "Visitors are responsible for staying at least 25 yards away from all large animals, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes, and at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves and cougars."
This isn't the first nor the last bison attack. Last year, the animals attacked two separate people.
Last year, two separate bison attacks were reported in Yellowstone National Park after visitors allegedly got too close to the animals. Things got bad enough for park officials to remind people about proper safety. Just don't do anything that will put yourself or others in danger. These are wild animals after all.
"The animals in Yellowstone are wild and dangerous, no matter how docile they may appear to be," park officials warned. "If an animal moves closer to you, back away to maintain a safe distance. It's illegal to willfully remain near or approach wildlife, including birds, within any distance that disturbs or displaces the animal."
