Yellowstone Bison Injures Man in Campground After Photo Encounter
The attack was captured on video as bystanders chased the animal away and emergency crews took the injured grandfather to a hospital.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, a bull bison at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park charged and tossed 65-year-old visitor Carl Isom-McDaniel about eight feet into the air while he walked with his grandson.
- During the bison mating season, which runs from June through September, male bison become increasingly territorial and energetic as testosterone levels surge, likely driving this unprovoked aggression toward the visitors.
- Professional photographer Mike MacLeod captured the incident on video before stopping to rush toward the bison, yelling and waving his arms to distract the animal and prevent further injury.
- Emergency responders arrived in about 10 minutes and transported Isom-McDaniel to a hospital in Bozeman, where he underwent surgery for a broken femur in four places and remains in stable condition.
- The National Park Service requires visitors to maintain at least 25 yards from bison, yet this marks the second bison-related injury at Yellowstone this year, underscoring persistent wildlife safety challenges.
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