Man Seriously Injured After Being Flipped by Bison in Yellowstone National Park A man was seriously injured Friday evening after being thrown 8 feet into the air by an angry bull bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred when the bison, which had been agitated, targeted the man and his grandson as they walked along a road near the Bridge Bay Campground. Witnesses described the chaotic sequence of events that unfolded, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in the park. According to MacLeod, a witness who documented the incident with a camera, the man and his grandson were walking along the road, maintaining a safe distance from the bison. The bison, which had entered the campground earlier, was initially observed lying down and appearing calm. However, the situation escalated when a white pickup truck appeared, triggering the bison’s aggression. The animal charged at the truck, then redirected its attention toward the man and his grandson, who were hiding behind trees. The bison’s attack was sudden and forceful. MacLeod described how the animal “hooked” the man with its left horn, flipping him into the air before he landed on his side. The bison, which stood at least 6 feet tall, was described as being in a state of intense agitation, with a chip on its humped shoulder indicating its discomfort. After the initial flip, the bison remained near the man, shaking its head in what appeared to be a display of frustration before eventually fleeing after a group of observers approached it. The man sustained significant injuries, particularly to his hips and the leg he landed on, though no external wounds were visible.#yellowstone_national_park #macleod #bridge_bay_campground #bison #yellowstone_emergency_services
