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Yellowstone

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Grandfather Describes Bison Attack at Yellowstone National Park

Jul 14, 2026

ABC News segment features reporter Trevor Holt relaying statements from 65-year-old Carl McDaniel, who was attacked by a bison while with his 13-year-old grandson at Yellowstone. McDaniel describes stopping to photograph the animal roughly 100 yards away, the bison charging, his attempt to distract it by running in a separate direction, being thrown eight feet, and the animal standing over him without further attack. He suffered a broken leg requiring surgery and physical therapy but emphasizes that others helped and the outcome could have been worse.

▶ Source: ABC News

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Bison charges grandfather at Yellowstone campground, throwing him 8 feet

Jul 12, 2026

The segment covers video of a July 2026 bison attack at Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone where a 65-year-old grandfather walking with his grandson was charged and thrown into the air. It describes the bison pursuing the family around trees and notes the man was hospitalized with serious injuries. A second clip shows the bison near tents earlier. The report states this is not the first such incident and reiterates the park's 25-yard distance rule for bison, advising retreat if closer.

▶ Source: ABC News