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Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone National Park and was injured - NPS

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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 ...

Man barks at and chases bears away at Yellowstone National Park (includes video) - metro.co.uk

  Man barks at and chases bears away at national park