When the family members did not leave their area, the bison bull “continued to load and devour” the man, causing injury to his hand, park officials said. The man was taken to hospital and the incident is being investigated.
This was the second incident reported this year when a visitor came too close to a bison and the animal responded to the perceived threat by devouring the person, according to the announcement.
In late May, a bison devoured a 25-year-old Ohio woman who was 10 feet inside the animal, park officials said at the time. He suffered a puncture wound and other injuries as the animal also threw 10 feet into the air during the attack. Park officials urge visitors to keep their distance when encountering an animal and to be informed of the park’s safety regulations.
“Stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals – bison, elk, large sheep, deer, elk and coyotes – and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves,” officials warned. . . “If necessary, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal nearby.”
