Bison Encounters in Yellowstone: Rising Incidents and Safety Measures

Jesse Watters reports on the increasing encounters with bison running amok in Yellowstone National Park. Multiple incidents have occurred, including a grandfather being flung 8 feet in the air and a woman being dragged by these large animals.

A terrifying incident unfolded for a driver navigating through Yellowstone National Park when a bison unexpectedly charged at his vehicle. A video posted on Facebook captures the moment the robust animal stands on a dimly lit road before rushing at the pickup truck and colliding with it.

The driver stopped his Ford Ranger after noticing the bull bison near Mud Volcano around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday. Wyoming publication Cowboy State Daily reported the details. Kyle Weber, a seasonal mechanic working in Yellowstone, encountered the bison while driving south from Canyon Village toward Fishing Bridge.

Instead of attempting to pass the bison, Weber hit the brakes and waited. “I slammed on my brakes and stopped, and was just sitting there watching and waiting for him to continue walking,” Weber shared with Cowboy State Daily. Despite his patience, the bison remained on the roadway and suddenly charged the pickup, hitting its front-left side.

The impact jolted Weber, pushing his truck backward by approximately a foot and a half. The collision resulted in damage to the truck’s bumper and hood, and broke a side marker light, as reported by Cowboy State Daily.

Weber plans to replace the damaged parts and add some upgrades to his truck. However, the dented hood may stay as a memento of the frightening encounter. “I think I’ll keep it,” Weber said. “Not everyone can say they have bison damage decorating their vehicle.”

In another incident reported by Fox News Digital, a grandfather endured severe injuries when a bull bison charged him at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake. The encounter left him with a broken femur in four places, necessitating surgery at a Montana hospital.

Carl Isom-McDaniel, the injured grandfather, was more concerned about his grandson’s safety following the attack. “They move faster than you could ever imagine,” Isom-McDaniel noted from his hospital bed.