Yellowstone Tourist Thrown Into Air by Charging Bison in Shocking Video

Tourist injured after a massive bull bison launched him into the air during an unexpected campground attack

Andrew PowellJul 13, 20262 min read

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caught up with him and used its head to launch him into the air.

Montana photographer Mike MacLeod captured the incident and said the Attack changed his understanding of how quickly a Bison can become dangerous.

“I was just trying to get some dramatic footage of that Bison having a fit,” MacLeod said. “It’s changed my idea of what to expect from these guys at this time of year, because I would not have predicted that happening.”

MacLeod said he became concerned the Bison could continue attacking after the man fell to the ground.

He stopped recording and moved toward the animal, yelling and trying to appear larger in an effort to scare it away.

“I was really afraid he was going to gore the guy on the ground,” MacLeod said. “I stopped videotaping and ran at the Bison, yelled loud, and was trying to be as big and intimidating as possible.”

After the Bison moved away, several people rushed to assist the injured visitor.

Witnesses said the man was in significant pain, especially around his hips and the leg where he landed, though they did not see visible bleeding.

Emergency crews responded, but no update on the man’s condition has been released.

MacLeod said the Bison may have been acting more aggressively because of the park’s rutting season, which runs from June through September.

During this period, male Bison often become more territorial as they compete for mates.

Park officials routinely warn visitors to keep a safe distance from wildlife, as Bison can move quickly despite their large size and may react unpredictably when they feel threatened.

Watch the video below:

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