Tourist injured after bison charges at Yellowstone
A tourist was injured after a bull bison charged at him in Yellowstone National Park. The incident was captured on video and has gained significant attention online. (sources: theguardian, cbsnews, abcnews, nytimes)
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bull bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park with his grandson. The man sustained severe injuries, including broken bones.
- The man was approximately 100 yards away from the bison when it charged.
- The incident was recorded by a photographer and has been viewed by over a million people on social media.
- The man was reportedly maintaining a respectful distance from the animal before the encounter.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential dangers of wildlife encounters in national parks.
↓ Congress can act on this
7 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S290: Making National Parks Safer Act.
S290 · 119th Congress
Making National Parks Safer Act
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What S290 actually does
This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would require the Interior Department to assess and plan NG9-1-1 upgrades for NPS emergency communications centers.
If passed, it would:
- require the Interior Department to assess and plan NG9-1-1 upgrades for NPS emergency communications centers • improve park emergency response capacity for injuries and other incidents where dispatch information matters.
6 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would strengthen the national system that park units rely on when wildlife attacks or other
Take action on HR6505 →This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund.
If passed, it would
- reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund • support long-term repairs and upgrades across the park system.
This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would direct Interior to ensure park units are fully staffed for visitor safety and resource protection.
If passed, it would
- direct Interior to ensure park units are fully staffed for visitor safety and resource protection • require filling maintenance staff positions and allow continuation of authorized park projects.
This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would improve housing and workforce tools for federal land agencies, including NPS.
If passed, it would
- improve housing and workforce tools for federal land agencies, including NPS • expand recruitment and staffing options near park sites.
This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would create a grant program for remote search-and-rescue activities on federal land.
If passed, it would
- create a grant program for remote search-and-rescue activities on federal land • help fund local and regional response capacity for backcountry and park emergencies.
This story is about Man tossed into the air by 'agitated' bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson. This bill would direct Interior to ensure NPS units are fully staffed for visitor safety and enjoyment.
If passed, it would
- direct Interior to ensure NPS units are fully staffed for visitor safety and enjoyment • fill maintenance staff positions and continue authorized NPS projects.
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