Bison at Yellowstone National Park. Credit: NPS / Jacob W. Frank
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
At approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area of the park, a man was gored by a bison after he approached it too closely, the National Park Service stated in a release.
The Florida man sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel, NBC Montana reported.
The incident is currently under investigation, and no further details are available at this time, NPS added.
According to the National Park Service, this is the first reported incident of a person injured by a bison in 2025. There were two reported incidents in 2024 and one in 2023.
NPS warns that wild animals at Yellowstone can be aggressive if people don’t respect their space. It is your responsibility to stay more than 25 yards (23 meters) away from all large animals – bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes – and at least 100 yards (91 meters) away from bears and wolves. If wildlife approach you, move away to always maintain these safe viewing distances.
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