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This story involves an encounter captured on video at Yellowstone National Park, highlighting the danger of approaching wildlife and ignoring park safety regulations.

What Happened

A female visitor in Yellowstone National Park violated the official safety distance rule by walking within close range of a grazing bison. In recorded footage of the incident:

• The woman appeared distracted or oblivious at first, walking along a pathway or open area directly toward the large animal.

• Bystanders and park staff can be heard shouting warnings at her to back away immediately.

• Once she realized how close she was to the animal, she froze and jumped back.

• The agitated bison, feeling crowded and provoked by her intrusion into its space, suddenly charged toward her.

• Fortunately, the woman managed to retreat and avoid fatal or critical injuries, though witnesses reported park rangers and law enforcement issued her a citation for the safety violation.

Context on Yellowstone’s Wildlife Rules

Yellowstone National Park strictly enforces wildlife viewing distances:

• 75 Feet (25 Yards): Visitors must remain at least 25 yards away from all large herbivores, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes.

• 300 Feet (100 Yards): Visitors must maintain at least 100 yards of clearance from bears and wolves.

Bison are unpredictable and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds while running up to 35 miles per hourthree times faster than humans. Most bison-related incidents and gorings at the park occur when tourists cross the 25-yard boundary to take photos, selfies, or simply fail to maintain situational awareness.