83-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone

An 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, was seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred on June 1 near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, where the bison lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns. The woman sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to the Lake Medical Clinic before being flown to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating the incident and have reiterated the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife. The park's guidelines advise visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from large animals such as bison, elk, and deer, and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. This incident highlights the ongoing risk of close encounters with wildlife in the park, where bison have historically injured more visitors than any other animal.