Overview
- A bull bison charged and tossed 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel at Bridge Bay Campground, leaving him with a broken femur that required surgery after the Friday encounter.
- A nearby photographer, Mike MacLeod, stopped filming and ran in to distract the animal so onlookers could aid the injured man and get him to help.
- Yellowstone staff confirmed they will not euthanize the bison and described no management action for the animal while an internal investigation remains open.
- Park officials and witnesses said the animal appeared agitated as mating season began and that a passing vehicle honking likely provoked the charge.
- The viral video has renewed focus on visitor safety, reminding people to follow National Park Service distance guidance and prompting park outreach about risks during the rut.