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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

Fox News panel discusses recent Yellowstone bison attack on tourists

Jul 13, 2026

The segment opens with a recent video from Yellowstone showing a bison attacking a grandfather tourist, tossing him into the air. Panelists Tyrus, Jim, Kat, and Winston provide humorous commentary, personal anecdotes, and jokes about bison behavior, a truck driver, and human-animal interactions. Tyrus shares a story from working at a bison ranch and explains tail signals as warnings. The discussion turns satirical when Winston parodies progressive responses. Sourcing relies on the viral video and panelists' observations rather than official statements or experts.

Source: Fox News

Yellowstone Bison Charge Sends 65-Year-Old Man to Hospital

Jul 12, 2026

NBC News segment reports on a bison charging and injuring a 65-year-old man at Yellowstone National Park. Video captured by photographer Mike McLeod shows the animal charging the man and a young person taking photos; the bison chases the man around a tree before slamming into him and throwing him into the air. The man was hospitalized with serious injuries, underwent surgery, and faces a long recovery; this marks the second such incident in two months after a 12-year-old was hurt in June.

Source: NBC News

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

NBC Profiles Yellowstone's Long-Serving Ranger Harlan Kredit

Jul 1, 2026

The NBC News segment profiles 86-year-old interpretive ranger Harlan Kredit, who began seasonal work at Yellowstone in 1971 and is still active. It covers his early awe at the park, decades of service including fire response, a 1993 toddler rescue, and family multi-generational involvement. The piece uses on-camera quotes from Kredit and his grandson, stock footage of the park and ranger activities, and narration framing his work as embodying public stewardship of federal lands.

Source: NBC News