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Visitor injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park officials say that a man was injured by a bison on the park on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Park officials said in a news release that at about 9:45 a.m. in the Upper Geyser Basin at Old Faithful, the man was gored by a bison after a large group of visitors approached it too closely.

Visitor injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park

The 30-year old man, who was visiting from New Jersey, sustained minor injuries.

He was treated and taken from the scene by emergency medical personnel.

No other details have been released.

This is the second reported incident of a person injured by a bison in 2025; the first one happened on May 7 - click here.

Park staff said in the news release that wildlife in Yellowstone National Park can be dangerous when approached.

When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space.

'Treat the wildlife with respect': Frequenters offer tips for tourists of Yellowstone National Park

Stay more than 75 feet away from all large animals - bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes - and at least 300 feet away from bears and wolves.

If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in proximity.

During mating season (rut) from mid-July through mid-August, bison can become agitated more quickly. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time.

Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.