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Fisherman's Wife Saves Him From Yellowstone Bison
27 Jul
Summary
- A fisherman narrowly escaped a bison at Yellowstone due to his wife's quick actions.
- Another recent incident involved a bison seriously injuring a man and his grandson.
- Park officials urge visitors to maintain safe distances from bison.
A man fishing in Yellowstone National Park was saved from a bison due to his wife's quick thinking.
Video captured on July 19 shows the fisherman unaware as a bison approached, until his wife's honking alerted him, allowing him to safely retreat.
This event occurred just over a week after a 65-year-old man was seriously injured when a bison charged him and his grandson on July 10.
The injured man, Carl, recounted that the bison attacked without prior aggression after he and his grandson were observing it. He suffered multiple femur fractures.
Yellowstone is home to the largest bison herd on public land, and these powerful animals can run faster than humans. Park regulations require visitors to stay at least 25 yards from bison and 100 yards from bears and wolves.
Most bison-related injuries happen when people get too close. Bison can be particularly aggressive during their mating season, which typically runs from late July through August.
