Bison Injures Florida Man at Yellowstone National Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison on Sunday after getting too close to the animal in Yellowstone National Park. The incident took place in the Lake Village area around 3:15 p.m.

According to park officials, the man approached the bison and was gored, resulting in minor injuries. He received treatment from emergency medical personnel at the scene.

This marks the first reported bison-related injury in Yellowstone for the year 2025. In the preceding years, there were two incidents in 2024 and one in 2023.

Officials are reminding visitors to maintain a safe distance of at least 25 yards (23 meters) from all large animals, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. For bears and wolves, a safe distance of at least 100 yards (91 meters) is advised.

The park warned that “wild animals can be aggressive if people don’t respect their space.” Bison, in particular, can be unpredictable and are known to have injured more individuals in Yellowstone than any other animal. They can run three times faster than humans, which adds to the danger when visitors approach them too closely.