Yellowstone Drunken Tourist's Encounter With Bison Comes Back To Bite Him!

By Lisa Pelgin | Wednesday, 01 May 2024 11:59 PM
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Yellowstone Drunken Tourist's Encounter With Bison Comes Back To Bite Him!
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In a recent incident at Yellowstone National Park, a tourist's alleged harassment of a bison herd led to an unexpected retaliation from one of the animals.

According to park officials, the man was reported to have kicked a bison in the leg, prompting a response from the animal that resulted in minor injuries to the man.

The incident unfolded on April 21, about seven miles inside the park's west entrance. Park rangers were alerted to the situation involving a man allegedly disturbing a bison herd. The National Parks Service (NPS) identified the man as 40-year-old Clarence Yoder, who was apprehended in a vehicle in West Yellowstone, Montana.

"Rangers responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual who harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg," the NPS stated. Yoder was subsequently arrested for his actions towards the animal. Although the specifics of his injuries were not disclosed, it was confirmed that he had sustained minor injuries from his encounter with the bison.

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In addition to his actions against the wildlife, Yoder was charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct. The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was also charged with several offenses, including driving under the influence, failing to yield to a police car, and disturbing wildlife. Both men, residents of Idaho Falls, Idaho, entered pleas of not guilty in court on April 22.

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Bison, the largest land mammal in North America, can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and run at speeds of up to 40mph. While there have been instances of tourists being injured by these animals, this is the first reported case this year of a bison injuring a park visitor. "The last reported incident occurred on July 17, 2023," the NPS said. "There was one reported incident in 2023 and three in 2022."

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In light of these events, Yellowstone officials have issued a reminder to visitors to maintain a safe distance of at least 25 yards from all large wildlife in the park. They advised, "If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in close proximity." This advice comes as some Yellowstone facilities began opening for the busy summer season last week.

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