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Yellowstone Tourists Narrowly Escape Angry Bison Attack
9 Sep
Summary
- Tourists posted video of 'dancing' bison, unaware it was preparing to charge
- Experts warn bison can be extremely fast and dangerous, even with fences
- Two people injured by bison in Yellowstone so far this year
On September 9, 2025, tourists in Yellowstone National Park found themselves in a dangerous situation after posting a video of a 'dancing' bison online. However, experts have since revealed the animal was not performing, but rather demonstrating clear signs of aggression and preparing to charge the unsuspecting group.
The viral footage, posted by Jake Slater, showed the bison running towards the tourists before beginning to snort, toss its head, and bounce across the grass. According to ecologist George Wuerthner, this behavior was the bison's way of warning the group that it felt threatened and was about to attack.
Despite the wooden fence lining the boardwalk, Wuerthner stressed that it would have offered little protection against the powerful, fast-moving animal. "If a bison's agitated, a road or boardwalk isn't going to stop it from charging," he said. "Standing on a boardwalk is a false sense of security."
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of approaching wildlife in Yellowstone, where two people have already been injured by bison this year. Wuerthner warned that tourists often underestimate how quickly and aggressively bison can react when they feel threatened, urging visitors to maintain a safe distance from these unpredictable creatures.
