Key Points Summary: Bison Gores Tourist

• Bison gores 47-year-old Florida tourist in Yellowstone Park
• Man approached too closely and was hooked, lifted by horns
• Victim escaped with minor injuries, officials confirm
• Park warns bison are unpredictable and fast
• First bison goring incident reported in 2025
• Tourists are urged to stay 25 yards from large animals
• Two similar attacks occurred last year, including one on an 83-year-old woman

Bison Gores Tourist in Yellowstone Horror

A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park after he got too close to the massive animal, park officials said.

The incident happened Sunday at around 3:15 p.m. in Lake Village, a popular area near Yellowstone Lake packed with lodges, cabins, and roaming wildlife.

The man was lifted by the animal’s horns but miraculously survived with only minor injuries, the National Park Service confirmed Monday.

Close Call in Bison Territory

Lake Village is known for its heavy bison presence, especially during the spring and summer months. Visitors are often warned to keep a safe distance.

But this man got too close—and the bison struck back.

Park rangers did not release the man’s name but confirmed he was treated on site and released.

First Goring of the Year

This was the first reported bison goring of 2025, but certainly not the first ever.

In 2024, at least two tourists were attacked. One was an 83-year-old woman from South Carolina who was lifted a foot into the air by a charging bison.

Another visitor, an Idaho man, was injured after kicking a bison—he was later charged with DUI and wildlife harassment.

Bison Are Lightning-Fast

According to Yellowstone officials, bison are unpredictable and can run up to three times faster than humans.

Despite their calm appearance, they become aggressive if they feel threatened or crowded.

“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal,” park officials said in a public safety notice.

Safety Rules Ignored Again

Yellowstone requires all visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from large animals like bison, elk, moose, and coyotes. For bears and wolves, that distance increases to 100 yards.

Yet every year, tourists break the rules for selfies or up-close looks—and pay the price.

In this case, the tourist was lucky. Others haven’t been.

Photos and Past Carnage

Social media is filled with shocking images of tourists posing dangerously close to bisons.

Some have been tossed into the air. Others were trampled. Many had to be airlifted out of the park.

The park warns: “Stay away. No photo is worth your life.”

Yellowstone’s Dangerous Reputation

Yellowstone is one of the deadliest national parks in the U.S., averaging over 20 fatalities per year.

In addition to bison attacks, the park has seen fatal falls, drownings, and even deadly crashes. Just last year, a fiery van collision near the park killed seven.

Despite the risks, over 4 million people visit Yellowstone annually.