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12-Year-Old Injured by Bison; Park Urges 25-Yard Distance

6/29/2026

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Summary

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A 12-year-old was injured by a bison near Mud Volcano in Yellowstone on June 26, 2026.
Yellowstone officials say bison cause more visitor injuries than any other wildlife in the park.
The National Park Service urges visitors to keep at least 25 yards from bison and 100 yards from bears, wolves and cougars.
Yellowstone’s bison herd now numbers roughly 4,000-6,000, up from only a few dozen in the late 1800s.

History

Historical Context

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act on August 25 1916, consolidating the 14 parks and 21 monuments managed by the Interior Department. The act built on the 1906 Antiquities Act, which first let presidents protect landmarks such as Devils Tower. Today, Yellowstone’s bison herd of about 5,000 shows the agency’s ongoing balance of wildlife protection and visitor safety.

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Story summary

A 12-year-old was injured by a bison near Mud Volcano in Yellowstone on June 26, 2026.
Yellowstone officials say bison cause more visitor injuries than any other wildlife in the park.
The National Park Service urges visitors to keep at least 25 yards from bison and 100 yards from bears, wolves and cougars.
Yellowstone’s bison herd now numbers roughly 4,000-6,000, up from only a few dozen in the late 1800s.

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