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Yellowstone Bison Charges Truck in Terrifying Night Encounter
18 Oct
Summary
- A bison charged and slammed into a moving truck on a dark Yellowstone road.
- The driver stopped his vehicle, but the animal unexpectedly attacked it.
- The collision caused damage to the truck's bumper, hood, and a marker light.
A driver named Kyle Weber had a terrifying nighttime encounter in Yellowstone National Park when a large bison suddenly charged his Ford Ranger. The incident occurred near Mud Volcano as Weber was traveling between Canyon Village and Fishing Bridge.
Weber stopped his truck after seeing the bison in the road, expecting it to pass. However, the animal charged directly at the vehicle, impacting it with significant force. The collision pushed Weber's truck backward and caused damage to the bumper, hood, and a side marker light.
Despite the unexpected and forceful encounter, Weber plans to repair the damage himself. He even considers keeping the dented hood as a memorable souvenir of the dramatic wildlife encounter.
