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Florida Man Gored By Bison In Yellowstone National Park

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May 7, 2025

Yellowstone staff remind visitors to keep their distance from wildlife in the park/NPS file

A Florida man received minor injuries when he was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.

The 47-year-old from Cape Coral became the first visitor to be gored this year in the park on Sunday afternoon when he approached the bison at Lake Village, a park release said. He was treated by emergency medical personnel. No further details were available Wednesday morning.

Last year there were two bison gorings reported in the park, and one in 2023.

Park staff remind the public that wild animals can be aggressive if people don’t respect their space. It is your responsibility to stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals — bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes — and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves. If wildlife approach you, move away to always maintain these safe viewing distances.

  • Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.

  • Learn more about the park's safety tips while visiting Yellowstone, including how to behave around wildlife. The safety of these animals – and humans – depends on everyone using good judgment and following these simple rules.

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