Yellowstone bison charges and injures visitor; man suffers multiple hip fractures

Bison charges at Yellowstone injure a visitor; man sustains multiple hip fractures. Authorities urge caution and safe wildlife viewing practices.

Yellowstone bison charges and injures visitor; man suffers multiple hip fractures
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 22.07.2026
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In Yellowstone National Park on 10 July, 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel was attacked by a bison while photographing the animal with his grandson, hospital officials said; the animal charged, launched him into the air and left him with a hip broken in multiple pieces.

Video of the encounter shows Isom-McDaniel and his grandson taking a photo of the bison before it rose and chased them. Bozeman Health released a clip in which the patient described the bison selecting him as a “target” and said the impact of the fall, not the initial strike, caused the most severe damage.

Doctors at Bozeman Health displayed X-rays that show fracture fragments and multiple break lines through the hip, and said Isom-McDaniel underwent surgery for the injuries.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The park’s safety guidance cited by officials notes that bison have injured more visitors in Yellowstone than any other animal and advises staying at least 25 yards (23 m) away and never approaching to take photos. Park authorities and medical staff described the incident and the resulting diagnosis based on the released footage and hospital statements.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Incident occurred in Yellowstone National Park on 10 July involving 65-year-old Carl Isom-McDaniel.
  • Video shows the bison charging after Isom-McDaniel and his grandson while they took a photo.
  • X-rays revealed the hip was broken in multiple pieces; Bozeman Health reported surgery was performed.
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Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
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