Bison Attack in Yellowstone National Park Hospitalizes Man

A man ended up in the hospital after a bull bison in Yellowstone National Park tossed him into the air. The incident unfolded near a campground road.

A photographer at the park documented the moment when the bison, possibly driven by heightened testosterone levels at the start of the mating season, charged and flipped the man about eight feet. This remarkable event was credited to Matthew Brown of the Associated Press.

The victim, Carl Isom-McDaniel, is a community board member from Washington State. He suffered several broken bones in the incident. The attack happened around 8:30 PM on Friday at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake, located in the park’s southeastern region in Wyoming.

The bull bison, visibly upset, roamed the campground and charged at other camper groups. This scene was recorded by Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer from Bozeman, Montana.

Tourists were present as sunset approached, with the campground filled with small RVs and tents. While everyone kept a distance, the bison was likely experiencing a testosterone spike due to the onset of mating season, according to an interview with Mr. MacLeod on Sunday. Initially targeting a group of teenage boys, the bison caused them to scatter before continuing its aggressive behavior.