A bison gored a Yellowstone visitor on Tuesday. Photo: Yellowstone National Park
A bison gored a 30-year-old Yellowstone National Park visitor on Tuesday, according to reports. The man was from Randolph, New Jersey.
“At approximately 9:45 a.m. in the Upper Geyser Basin at Old Faithful, a man was gored by a bison after a large group of visitors approached it too closely,” park officials wrote in a statement. “The individual sustained minor injuries and was treated and transported by emergency medical personnel.”
This is the second time a person has been hurt by a bison at Yellowstone in 2025, with the first occurring a little over a month ago on May 7. In 2024, there were two incidents involving bison and a single one in 2023.
In general, it’s not a good idea to approach wildlife, and Yellowstone National Park has a set of rules to keep visitors safe.
“Wild animals can be aggressive if people don’t respect their space,” the park continued. “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, wolves, and cougars. If wildlife approaches you, move away to always maintain these safe viewing distances.”
Bison have injured more visitors in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal, largely due to people trying to get too close.
“Bison will defend their space when threatened,” the park wrote. “…They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.”
