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In Terrifying Seconds, a Bison Charges Campers at Yellowstone
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A bison at Yellowstone National Park attacked Carl Isom-McDaniel at Bridge Bay Campground, tossing him about eight feet into the air and causing multiple broken bones.
- The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming, during the park's mating season when the bull bison was visibly agitated.
- The bison was charging at various groups of campers, including a small group of teenage boys who scattered to avoid the animal.
- The campground was populated with tourists, recreational vehicles, and tents, with many people keeping their distance from the aggressive bison.
- The attack was captured on video by professional photographer Mike MacLeod, who noted the bison's heightened aggression likely due to a surge of testosterone.
