Bison Attacks Woman Who Got Too Close at Reopened Yellowstone National Park

Park officials said it was the first bison attack on a visitor this year.

It goes without saying that visitors to the park shouldn’t approach wildlife. Last summer, the park published a humorous diagram to outline the proper way to interact with the bison.

In a news release, officials reminded the public of the proper behavior to exhibit when around the park’s wild animals. “When an animal is near a trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space. Stay 25 yards (23 m) away from all large animals — bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in close proximity.”