Overview

• On July 24, a bystander recorded an unidentified man approaching and taunting a grazing bison twice before backing away as the animal moved toward him.
• The clip, shared by park visitor Brittney Matthews, quickly went viral on social media and drew fresh attention to wildlife safety breaches.
• Yellowstone regulations require visitors to stay at least 25 yards from bison to avoid disturbing or provoking the 2,000-pound animals.
• Officials warn that willfully approaching wildlife can incur fines, criminal charges and, in severe cases, euthanasia of displaced animals.
• This year, two tourists have already been gored by bison after encroaching on their space, highlighting persistent compliance challenges.