SHOCKING video: Bison sends tourist FLYING at Yellowstone National Park

This video, published by Fox News on July 13, 2026, reports on a wild bison attack at Yellowstone National Park [00:00]. Reporter Nate Foy presents the details surrounding the shocking incident [00:06]:

Event Summary & Incident Details

Location & Date: The attack occurred at the Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park on a Friday [00:11].

Preceding Events: A tourist and his grandson were taking photos of a wild bison as it lay on the grass [00:18].

Escalation: The situation escalated rapidly when the bison charged at the tourists as they attempted to escape through a tree line [00:24].

Bystander Intervention: A bystander tried to intervene by yelling and attempting to look intimidating to distract the bison, but the effort was unsuccessful [00:36].

The Impact: The bison caught up and headbutted the older tourist, throwing him roughly 8 feet into the air and flipping him [00:49].

Injuries & Condition: Witnesses noted the man experienced hip and leg pain following the fall, though he survived [00:11], [01:01].

Context & Safety Warnings

Mating Season: It is believed the male bison was actively marking its territory due to it being mating season [01:08].

Park Warnings: The report highlights safety flyers handed out by the National Park Service explicitly warning visitors: "Do not approach Buffalo" with graphic illustrations depicting bison attacks [01:14].

Behavioral Warning Signs: The anchors discuss warning signals given by bis

on before charging, such as tail movements (e.g., when the tail goes straight up, a charge is imminent) [01:39].

Timeline of Events

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| INCIDENT TIMELINE |

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| Time Code | Event Summary |

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| [00:00] | Fox News intro showing footage of the tourist launched into air. |

| [00:11] | Details provided: Bridge Bay Campground, Yellowstone National Park.|

| [00:18] | Tourists take photos near the resting bison. |

| [00:24] | Bison charges; tourists try running through nearby trees. |

| [00:36] | Bystander attempts to yell and intimidate the bison to help. |

| [00:49] | Bison strikes the man, throwing him ~8 ft into the air. |

| [01:08] | Explanation of territorial behavior during mating season. |

| [01:14] | Park Service flyer showcased: "Do Not Approach Buffalo". |

| [01:34] | Discussion on bison body language (tail positions as charge cues). |

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SHOCKING video: Bison sends tourist FLYING at Yellowstone National Park

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