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83-year-old woman gored by bison June 1 in Yellowstone National Park - NPS
NEWS RELEASE Woman gored by bison June 1 in Yellowstone National Park Always stay more than 25 yards from bison and move away from wildlife if they approach you Bull bison NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: June 3, 2024 Contact: Linda Veress , (307) 344-2015 Incident details On June 1, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The bison, defending its space, came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns. The woman sustained serious injuries. Park emergency responders transported her to the Lake Medical Clinic where she was flown by helicopter to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident remains under investigation and there is no additional information to share at this time, including the woman’s condition. Visitors: It’s your responsibility to respect safety regulations and view wildlife from a safe distance. Move away from wildlife if they app
Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season - NPS
NEWS RELEASE Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season Plan Like a Park Ranger: Enjoy the Drive NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: May 24, 2024 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Within the park’s 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain half the world’s active geysers and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Follow the top 10 things to know to enjoy your visit and protect the park for generations to come: 1. No Vehicle Reservations Required Vehicle reservations are not required to enter the park – just a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by purchasing your pass online before you a