A Colorado man was stabbed by a buffalo near the giant geyser at Old Faithful on Monday, June 27, 2022, according to Yellowstone National Park (YNP).
YNP said in a press release that the 34-year-old man from Colorado Springs was walking with his family along the promenade when the buffalo attacked the group.
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The family group remained in the area, and the bull continued to attack and stab the man. His arm was injured and he was transported by ambulance to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
YNP said no further details would be shared at this time and the incident was under investigation.
Park officials shared the following reminders:
- The wildlife in Yellowstone National Park is wild and can be dangerous when approached. When an animal is near a campsite, trail, promenade, parking lot or in a developed area, give it a place. Stay more than 25 yards (23 m) from all large animals – bison, elk, sheep, deer, elk and coyotes – and at least 100 yards (91 m) from bears and wolves. If necessary, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal nearby.
- This is the second reported incident in 2022, in which a visitor gets too close to the animal and the bison responds to the perceived threat by hitting the individual.
- Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.
- Read more about safety in the park [nps.gov]including how to behave around wildlife.
- Visitors: This year marks the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone [nps.gov]. Protect the park today and for future generations. Take the Yellowstone bet [nps.gov]!!
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