Florida Man Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park
First reported goring of the year is a 47-year old man from Cape Coral, Florida
By Jordan Hansen, Daily Montanan
Yellowstone National Park officials reported the first bison goring of the year on Wednesday, saying a 47-year old man from Cape Coral, Florida was injured during the weekend at the park.
Park officials reminded visitors to stay 25 yards (23 meters) away from bison, which can be very dangerous, at all times.
“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal,” a press release from the park said. “They are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.”
The Florida man was gored around 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area on Sunday after getting too close to a bison, National Park officials stated in a press release.
The man sustained “minor” injuries and was treated by emergency service personnel. The incident, which is under investigation, was the first reported bison goring of the year. There were two goring incidents last year and one in 2023.
Yellowstone has the largest bison population on public land in the country. The animals are most active during the day and around dusk. They’re often found in the summer in the Hayden and Lamar valley areas of the park.
Male bison can reach up to 2,000 pounds and run up to 30 miles per hour. Calves are usually born around April and May and bison will defend their calves.