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Bison Throws 71-Year-Old 8 Feet, Breaks Four Femurs

7/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bison hurled 71-year-old John McDaniel eight feet at Bridge Bay Campground, breaking four femurs.
The attack occurred on July 10 evening after a passing truck honked, which McDaniel said enraged the animal.
Photographer Mike MacLeod captured the incident and ran toward the bison to intimidate it.
National Park Service officials said medics treated McDaniel on site and took him to a nearby hospital, where he is recovering after surgery.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 bison goring at Yellowstone, which injured one visitor, prompted the National Park Service to issue new safety rules. That incident echoes a pattern dating back to the herd’s 23-animal survival after the 19th-century slaughter and the 79 recorded bison injuries nationwide. Ongoing IBMP management and expanded education now address both visitor safety and herd-disease concerns.

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Story summary

Bison hurled 71-year-old John McDaniel eight feet at Bridge Bay Campground, breaking four femurs.
The attack occurred on July 10 evening after a passing truck honked, which McDaniel said enraged the animal.
Photographer Mike MacLeod captured the incident and ran toward the bison to intimidate it.
National Park Service officials said medics treated McDaniel on site and took him to a nearby hospital, where he is recovering after surgery.

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