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Florida Tourist Gored by Bison in Yellowstone's First 2025 Incident

The 47-year-old man sustained minor injuries after approaching the animal too closely in the Lake Village area, prompting renewed safety warnings from park officials.

Once nearly extinct, Yellowstone now boasts the largest bison population on public lands, according to the park.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, May 4, at around 3:15 p.m. in Yellowstone National Park's Lake Village area.
  • The 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, approached the bison too closely, leading to the attack.
  • The man sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site by emergency medical personnel.
  • This marks the first bison-related injury reported in Yellowstone in 2025, following three similar incidents over the past two years.
  • Park officials have reiterated the importance of maintaining a minimum distance of 25 yards from bison and other large animals to prevent such encounters.