Bison Charges at Child in Harrowing Yellowstone National Park Encounter

Video shows the heart-stopping moment when a bison began chasing after a child at Yellowstone National Park.

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Dramatic video footage has emerged documenting a frightening wildlife encounter at Yellowstone National Park in which a bison chased a young child. The incident was captured on camera and highlights the potential dangers visitors face when encountering large animals in the nation’s premier national park.

The footage shows the massive animal pursuing the child in what park officials and wildlife experts describe as a dangerous situation. Visitors to Yellowstone are routinely cautioned to maintain safe distances from all wildlife, particularly large species such as bison that can move with surprising speed despite their size.

Park rangers use such incidents to reinforce safety protocols for the millions of annual visitors who explore Yellowstone’s geothermal features and natural attractions. Officials emphasize that maintaining at least 25 yards of distance from most wildlife and 100 yards from bears and wolves is essential to prevent potentially fatal encounters.

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