YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – A 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey, was injured Tuesday morning after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful.
The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. when a large group of park visitors reportedly approached the bison too closely. Park officials say the animal reacted defensively, resulting in the man sustaining minor injuries. He was treated and transported by emergency medical personnel. His current condition has not been disclosed.
No photos or videos of the encounter are available, and the incident remains under investigation.
This marks the second reported bison-related injury in Yellowstone this year. The first occurred on May 7. Two similar incidents were reported in 2024, and one in 2023.
Park authorities are again urging visitors to respect wildlife safety guidelines, which include maintaining a minimum distance of 25 yards from large animals such as bison, elk, and moose, and at least 100 yards from bears and wolves.
“Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans,” the park stated. “They will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal.”
For more information on wildlife safety in Yellowstone, visit: go.nps.gov/YELLsafety.
