YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - A New Jersey man was injured by a bison Tuesday at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials said in a news release that the man was gored by a bison at about 9:45 a.m. after a large group of visitors approached the animal too closely.
The man, who was visiting from Randolph, N.J., suffered minor injuries. He was treated and taken from the scene by emergency medical personnel.
No other details were released.
This is the second reported incident of a person injured by a bison in 2025. The first one happened on May 7.
Park staff said in the news release that wildlife in Yellowstone National Park can be dangerous when approached.
When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, or in a developed area, give it space.
Watch this Yellowstone National Park video demonstrating wildlife safety:
Stay more than 75 feet away from all large animals - bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes - and at least 300 feet away from bears and wolves.
If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in proximity.
During mating season (rut) from mid-July through mid-August, bison can become agitated more quickly. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time.
Bison are unpredictable and can run three times faster than humans.
