Child injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
Curtis Jackson
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK(KIFI) – A 12-year-old was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Park officials said the incident happened near Mud Volcano, just north of Fishing Bridge, at around 9:15 a.m. They said the visitor sustained injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. They did not disclose the 12-year-old’s gender.
Park officials are still investigating the incident.
The incident is a reminder to stay at least 25 yards away from all large animals, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes, and at least 100 yards away from bears, wolves, and cougars.
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal, park officials said in a new release. They are unpredictable, can run three times faster than humans, and will defend their space when threatened.