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Bison gores man in Yellowstone National Park

The Associated Press | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years AGO
by The Associated Press
| June 26, 2012 8:33 AM

WEST YELLOWSTONE — Officials in Yellowstone National Park say a Massachusetts man was gored by a bull bison that threw him 10 feet in the air and then pinned him to the ground.

The man, who is in his mid-50s, suffered a broken collarbone, shoulder blade, several ribs and a groin injury in Saturday’s encounter near the Norris Campground. 

He was airlifted to an Idaho Falls, Idaho, hospital and is expected to recover. His name was not released.

Park officials say the man was not taunting the animal, but let the bull approach within a few feet of where he was sitting.

Park rules require visitors to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from all other animals. If an animal approaches, it is the visitor’s responsibility to move a safe distance away.

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