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Posted by Paul (97.121.197.64) on 09:27:11 08/01/19

In Reply to: Loving Yellowstone to death posted by Paul

Nine-Year-Old Injured When Tossed By Bison

A nine-year-old girl from Florida was injured by a bison near Observation Point Trail in the Old Faithful area on the afternoon of Monday, July 22nd.

Witnesses told rangers that a group of about 50 people had been within five to ten feet of the bison for at least 20 minutes before it charged. The bull eventually caught the girl and tossed her into the air. She received initial treatment from a medical provider at Old Faithful Lodge before being taken to Old Faithful Clinic, where she was later released.

The park yet again reminded visitors of the requirement to stay at least 25 yards away from all large animals like bison, elk and coyotes and at least 100 yards from bears and wolves.

ABC News, among other media outlets, posted a video taken by a visitor of the bison tossing the girl in the air. It can be seen at this link.

Sources: Powell Tribune; ABC News



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