I tried to take a picture close: in Yellowstone, a bison attacked a 72-year-old woman

A 72-year-old woman was attacked several times by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after she got close to take a close-up photo of the animal. Writes about it ABC News.

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The incident occurred on the evening of June 25 at Bridge Bay Camping in Yellowstone National Park, when a California woman, whose name was not disclosed, repeatedly approached the bison within 10 feet (3 m), trying to photograph him.

“A series of events led to the attack in which the bison perceived a threat,” Yellowstone senior biologist Chris Jeremiah said in a statement. — Bison are wild animals that respond to threats by displaying aggressive behavior such as charging along the ground, snorting, ducking their head, roaring, and raising their tail. If this does not eliminate the threat (in this case it was a human), the threatening bison may attack. To be safe from bison, stay at least 25 yards (23 m) away, move away if they approach, and run or find cover if they attack.”

Park rangers were called to the scene and immediately provided first aid to the victim.

Then the 72-year-old woman was taken by helicopter to the East Idaho Regional Medical Center, where she received additional treatment. Her current status is not disclosed, and the incident is currently under investigation.

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“Nature in Yellowstone National Park is wild,” Yellowstone officials said. - When an animal is near a camp, trail, embankment or parking lot, give it space and do not approach. Stay more than 25 yards (23 m) away from all large animals - bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, elk and coyotes, and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. If necessary, turn and take a different route to avoid contact with wildlife in the immediate area.

According to Yellowstone National Park, just last week, a 37-year-old woman from Columbia (Missouri) received a small injury from a grizzly bear while hiking on the Fairy Falls trail, then she ran into two grizzly bears at a very close distance.

It is reported that a female bear knocked a woman down and scratched the victim on her hip and face. A woman fell to the ground before she could use a bear spray to ward off an animal's attack.

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