Visitors Harass Bison Calf in Grand Teton, Prompting Investigation and Search for Those Responsible
- Authorities are looking for two men seen harassing a baby bison in Grand Teton National Park.
- Interference from humans can lead animals to abandon their young, often resulting in euthanasia of the animal.
- Park visitors are warned to stay at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other wildlife in order to protect the animals.
- Last month, a man pleaded guilty to disturbing a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, which officials then had to euthanize.
- There have been several recent incidents of humans interfering with wildlife in national parks.