Yellowstone Bison Rams A Minivan

By John Heatherly

In Yellowstone, a bison appears to have one a short, one-round fight with a minivan (video below.) Additionally, a fifth person was injured this season after approaching one of the large, beautiful creatures. No question, these animals prefer that people avoid close proximity!

NPS.gov – A 43-year-old woman from Mississippi received minor injuries Tuesday when she turned her back on a bison to get a photo with it near the Fairy Falls trailhead in Yellowstone National Park. This is the fifth person injured after approaching bison this season.

The woman and her daughter were by the trailhead sign when they decided to take a picture with a bison that was approximately 6 yards away from them near the trail. When they turned their backs to the bison to take the picture, someone warned that they were too close. They heard the bison’s footsteps moving toward them and started to run, but the bison caught the mother on the right side, lifted her up and tossed her with its head. The woman’s father covered her with his body to protect her and the bison moved about 3 yards away. The family drove to the Old Faithful Clinic, where the woman was …read more

Source:: Patriot Outdoor News