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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(131,065 posts)
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:04 PM Sunday

Another Yellowstone tourist hurt trying to pet a furry headed cow

A Yellowstone National Park visitor drew scathing commentary from onlookers when he was captured on video provoking a bison during his visit, as ABC News reported on its Facebook page.

The short clip shows a man in a green shirt in an area off the side of the road that appears to be blocked off by a chain. He approaches a wild bison, holding out some kind of plant in an apparent attempt to feed it. While the large herbivore may appear calm at first, it does not tolerate the man's approach — it charges, and the man has to run or risk serious injury.

"Welcome to the 'Morons of Yellowstone,'" the man recording the video said — from a safe distance.



Keeping your distance from bison is one of the most important rules when visiting Yellowstone National Park. The National Park Service warns visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from these animals because, although they are not meat eaters, they are many times larger and stronger than a human. They are equipped with sharp horns and hooves and can be unpredictable and territorial.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/yellowstone-tourist-suffers-consequences-getting-234000332.html
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Another Yellowstone tourist hurt trying to pet a furry headed cow (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sunday OP
Good way to get killed. Emile Sunday #1
In the early 80's I was snowmobiling in Yellowstone. kimbutgar Sunday #2
I'd hate to see the bison euthanized, but I'd have no sympathy for the guy if he got trampled, NBachers Sunday #3
They don't euthanize buffalo for defending their own territory from intruders. flashman13 Sunday #4
That's right! It's on you if you get crushed. Melon Yesterday #8
There are signs EVERYWHERE Bettie Yesterday #10
But you do get a Darwin award honorable mention. flashman13 20 hrs ago #11
Seriously. Take down the warning signs. Aristus Sunday #5
... leftstreet Sunday #6
False title. The idiot was not hurt. Why make stuff up? Also this is from a July 5th story. Celerity Yesterday #7
Thank you. Orrex Yesterday #9

kimbutgar

(26,498 posts)
2. In the early 80's I was snowmobiling in Yellowstone.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 09:19 PM
Sunday

And we encountered an elk and a bison and the guide told us to freeze and be quiet as they passed by us and we continued on. I remember my heart beating rapidly and I was a young woman in my 20’s.

Bettie

(19,134 posts)
10. There are signs EVERYWHERE
Mon Nov 17, 2025, 09:18 AM
Yesterday

no sympathy for people who choose to antagonize the animals.

Aristus

(71,311 posts)
5. Seriously. Take down the warning signs.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 11:48 PM
Sunday

And the epidemic of monumental stupidity that has been plaguing this country for decades will undergo a much-needed course correction.

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