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Grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson tossed 8ft by agitated bison, suffers broken bones

From The Guardian · () English

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  • A tourist suffered severe injuries, including broken bones, after being tossed 8 feet in the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park.
  • The encounter, captured on viral video, occurred when the bison charged a man identified as Carl McDaniel, a grandfather visiting with his grandson.
  • McDaniel was reportedly at a respectful distance from the animal when it attacked, and a photographer assisted him after the incident.

A tourist's visit to Yellowstone National Park turned dangerous when a bison charged and tossed him 8 feet into the air, resulting in severe injuries. Carl McDaniel, a grandfather from Washington state, was visiting the park with his grandson when the incident occurred. The encounter, captured on video and widely shared online, shows the bison charging McDaniel. Despite reportedly being at a respectful distance, the animal attacked, leaving McDaniel with broken bones and other serious injuries. A photographer who witnessed the event rushed to assist McDaniel after recording the dramatic scene. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of wildlife in national parks and the potential dangers visitors can face, even when attempting to maintain a safe distance.

respectful distance

— SourceDescribing the tourist's proximity to the bison before the attack.
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