The New York Post reported on Tuesday that a bison in Yellowstone National Park in the United States collided with a woman who was visiting a wildlife sanctuary and slashed her chest.
The National Park Service said the tourist from Arizona was walking with another person in front of the Lake Lodge Cabins when he came across two bison.
After seeing wild animals, the 47-year-old chose to turn back, but she wasn’t fast enough for one of the bison that eventually attacked and attacked her.
Remember that bison can run up to three times faster than humans.
The victim sustained severe injuries to the chest and abdomen. New York daily reported that his health condition is still unknown after he was transported by helicopter to hospital.
“The animals in Yellowstone National Park are wild and can be dangerous to approach,” the National Park Service said in a statement. “When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or landscaped area, it needs to be given space.”
Visitors are advised to stay more than 35 meters away from bison, as well as other large animals found in the park such as elk, and at least 100 meters away from bears and wolves.
“Every year, there are unfortunate accidents caused by people getting close to these huge animals,” the agency said.
