HomeahohoYellowstone Officials Make Final Decision On Bison After Terrifying Attack — THE OUTCOME HAS SPARKED A FIERce DEBATE ONLINE The Yellowstone bison that violently launched a tourist nearly eight feet into the air has become one of the most talked-about animals in the national park this year. The terrifying encounter left viewers stunned after dramatic footage of the attack spread across social media, with many questioning what would happen to the massive bull afterward. Now, that question has finally been answered. Officials have made a final decision about the bison’s fate—and it’s one that is dividing public opinion. While some believe the outcome is exactly how the situation should have been handled, others say the decision will continue to fuel debate over who should bear responsibility when humans and wild animals cross paths inside the park. As the viral footage continues to circulate, the latest update is giving millions another reason to revisit one of Yellowstone’s most shocking wildlife encounters.
Yellowstone Officials Make Final Decision On Bison After Terrifying Attack — THE OUTCOME HAS SPARKED A FIERce DEBATE ONLINE The Yellowstone bison that violently launched a tourist nearly eight feet into the air has become one of the most talked-about animals in the national park this year. The terrifying encounter left viewers stunned after dramatic footage of the attack spread across social media, with many questioning what would happen to the massive bull afterward. Now, that question has finally been answered. Officials have made a final decision about the bison’s fate—and it’s one that is dividing public opinion. While some believe the outcome is exactly how the situation should have been handled, others say the decision will continue to fuel debate over who should bear responsibility when humans and wild animals cross paths inside the park. As the viral footage continues to circulate, the latest update is giving millions another reason to revisit one of Yellowstone’s most shocking wildlife encounters.
Yellowstone bison that tossed tourist 8-feet into air will not be euthanized
The massive Yellowstone National Park bull bison that tossed a grandfather eight feet into the air — leaving him with multiple broken bones — will not be euthanized, according to park officials.
Yellowstone National Park officals told TMZ “no management action” will be taken against the wild animal — meaning the bison will not be culled following the now-viral Friday night attack on 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel.
McDaniel was visiting the Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming with his 13-year-old grandson when the beast charged at the grandfather.
McDaniel was tossed eight feet in the air by a bull bison.Mike MacLeod/NewsFlare
McDaniel suffered a broken femur and underwent surgery after the attack.Mike MacLeod/NewsFlare McDaniel was flung approximately eight feet into the air by the large bison bull and the heart-pounding moment was caught on camera by a photographer also visiting the national park.
