Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson

Carl McDaniel, a 65-year-old grandfather from Washington state, was severely injured, including broken bones, after being tossed approximately 8 feet in the air by a bull bison at Yellowstone National Park on Friday. The incident occurred at the Bridge Bay Campground, and a viral video captured the encounter. McDaniel was reportedly at a respectful distance from the agitated bison with his uninjured grandson when the animal charged. A photographer, Mike MacLeod, assisted McDaniel and noted he remained in good spirits despite his injuries. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain significant distances from wildlife, and it is illegal to disturb animals. McDaniel, who serves on several community boards, was recovering in the hospital and undergoing surgery.

A grandfather and his grandson were attacked by a bison at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake on Friday evening. The pair were taking pictures when the bison, agitated, charged them. They attempted to escape through trees, but the bison caught the grandfather, hooking him with its horn and tossing him into the air. The man sustained injuries but remained conscious and in good spirits. The incident occurred during Yellowstone's busy summer season, when visitation is at its peak.

A bull bison seriously injured a tourist in Yellowstone National Park on Friday. The 2,000-pound animal reportedly charged and tossed the man about 8 feet into the air at the Bridge Bay campground. A photographer who witnessed the event described the bison as "agitated" and "charging anything and everything," noting the attack occurred during the bison rutting season. The injured man was walking with his grandson when the incident happened, and while the grandson fled, the bison chased and gored the grandfather. Bystanders, including the photographer, were able to distract the bison and cause it to flee. The National Park Service has not released details, but the injured man's grandson indicated he sustained significant injuries.