Yellowstone Bison Attack: Bison Will Not Be Euthanized

The bison involved in a recent incident at Yellowstone National Park will not be removed from the park, according to officials. Despite the attack on Carl Isom-McDaniel, the wild animal will remain in the park.

TMZ reported that Yellowstone officials stated ‘no management action’ will be taken against the bison. This decision followed the incident where the animal charged Isom-McDaniel, leaving him with several broken bones necessitating surgery.

Incident Details

A video of the attack, captured by wildlife photographer Mike MacLeod, quickly gained attention online. The footage shows the bison throwing McDaniel into the air before standing over him. MacLeod stopped filming to help drive the animal away, fearing that it might further harm the injured man.

“Once I saw the victim in the air, I stopped filming and ran with some other men to haze the bison away and to render aid,” MacLeod said.

The attack occurred after the bison had already charged a group of teenagers. Isom-McDaniel and his grandson encountered the animal while walking through a campground. They attempted to leave upon noticing the bison’s aggression, but it targeted them. Fortunately, McDaniel’s grandson was not injured.

MacLeod recalled, “For some reason, the bison had it in his head he was going to attack those two.” McDaniel prioritized his grandson’s safety, asking about him immediately after the attack. The boy was unharmed, much to McDaniel’s relief.

Guidelines and Reactions

Yellowstone National Park advises visitors to maintain a distance of at least 25 yards from bison. These animals can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and reach speeds of 30 mph. Bull bison can become particularly aggressive during mating season.

The incident sparked discussions among Yellowstone visitors on Reddit. One user noted, “I live near the park, and honestly, we’ve seen enough tourists do [just] about everything under the sun to bison, but this incident shocked us all.” Another user expressed concern, wishing someone had opened a car door for the grandfather to escape.

A third commenter remarked, “This is honestly pretty sad. Usually, when you see this happen, it’s some tourists trying to get a selfie or something. That bison just woke up and chose violence. Hope grandpa is OK.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Yellowstone National Park for further comment on the decision.