Yellowstone National Park visitor is gored by BISON that threw her 10ft in air – sparking warning from rangers
A WOMAN was injured after being gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
Park Rangers said the 25-year-old from Grove City, , "threatened" the massive mammal when she got within 10 feet of it.
As the walked near a boardwalk, the woman got closer and the bison attacked her, tossing her 10 feet in the air, officials said.
The 25-year-old suffered a puncture wound and other injuries.
She was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center to treat her injuries.
Park Rangers have warned folks visiting Yellowstone National Park about the dangers of approaching wild animals.
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"Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park are wild and can be dangerous when approached. When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space," Rangers said.
Officials have advised visitors to stay 25 yards away from large animals, including bison, elks, bighorn sheep, deers, moose and coyotes.
People should stay at least 100 yards away from more dangerous animals like bears and wolves.
According to Park Rangers, bison have injured more visitors at Yellowstone than any other animal.
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"They [bison] are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans," officials said.
Rangers said the incident was the first reported this year where a visitor "threatened a bison (getting too close to the animal), and the bison responded to the threat by goring the individual."
Bison can stand six feet tall, weigh more than 2,000 pounds, and can run three times faster than a person.
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