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  NEWS RELEASE Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone National Park and was injured Visitors: Protect wildlife and respect safety regulations Bison and danger sign NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date:  April 29, 2024 Contact:   Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 Incident details A 40-year-old male, Clarence Yoder, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached a bison too closely (within 25 yards) on the afternoon of April 21, 2024, and was injured by the bison. The incident occurred on the West Entrance Road near the Seven Mile Bridge, located 7 miles east of the park’s West Entrance. Rangers responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual who harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg. They located the suspect's vehicle near the West Entrance and stopped it in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Yoder was arrested and charged with 1) being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, 2) disorderly conduct as to create ...

  NEWS RELEASE Woman gored after approaching bison in Yellowstone; Always stay more than 25 yards away from bison        Black Sand Basin                      NPS / Jacob W. Frank   A 25-year-old female from Grove City, Ohio, approached a bison to within 10 feet on the morning of May 30, 2022. Two other individuals were also within 25 yards of the same bison. Park regulations require visitors to remain more than 25 yards (23 m) away from bison.   As the bison walked near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin (just north of Old Faithful), the female, on the boardwalk, approached it. Consequently, the bison gored the woman and tossed her 10 feet into the air. The woman sustained a puncture wound and other injuries. Park emergency medical providers responded to the incident immediately and transported her via ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation, and t...

  News Release WARNING: Bull elk in Yellowstone National Park can be unpredictable and dangerous during fall mating season National Park Service News Release Date: September 2, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 The elk mating season has begun in Yellowstone National Park. Bull elk can be unpredictable and dangerous during this time. Stay alert! People have been severely injured by elk. Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning. Always maintain a distance of at least two bus lengths (25 yards) from elk. If an elk charges you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible. Follow directions from park rangers. You are responsible for your own safety .

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  News Release Park relocates grizzly bear for visitor and bear safety Irresponsible behavior leads to mandatory court appearance citation NPS Photo Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: June 25, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307-739-3393 Contact: CJ Adams, 307-739-3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park staff recently relocated a subadult grizzly bear within the park after the bear received a food reward in two incidents due to irresponsible human actions. A food storage violation citation with a mandatory court appearance was issued to one individual and both incidents are under investigation.  Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins said, “Feeding wildlife is illegal and dangerous, and we take these incidents very seriously. The impacts of irresponsible behavior can have very negative effects for humans and wildlife.”  On June 11 a visitor reported that a grizzly bear walked through a Grassy Lake Road camp...

  Yellowstone’s gravest threat to visitors (it’s not what you might think) Release Date: May 31, 2021 Yellowstone National Park is truly a wonder of nature, globally appreciated for its untamed beauty. Visited by millions each year, tourists travel from all over the world to witness its unique environment. However, while enjoying Wonderland, visitors should also keep safety in mind. Yellowstone  Caldera  Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution is from Erin Krieger, student in Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, and Mairin Sims, Laramie High School student. With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend, summer is upon us!  And for many, that means holiday time.  What better place to take a holiday than Yellowstone?  But while enjoying the spectacle of America’s first National Park, please ...

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  News Release Caution: Elk calving season begins soon. Be aware of your surroundings! An elk calf nurses between cars in the Mammoth administration parking lot NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: May 7, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , 307-344-2015 Elk calving season will begin soon in Yellowstone National Park.   Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving season and may charge or kick.  Stay alert. Look around corners before exiting buildings or walking around blind spots: cow elk may bed their calves near buildings and cars.  Keep at least 25 yards from elk at all times.   If an elk charges you, find shelter in your vehicle or behind a tall, sturdy barrier as quickly as possible.   You are responsible for your own safety.   Visit  Elk  for more information.