Child Escapes Bison Chase During Yellowstone Family Visit

In Yellowstone National Park, a family outing turned tense when a bison approached a wooden boardwalk and a woman calmly walked past it. Shortly after, a different group, containing several children, ignored onlookers' cautions and moved toward the animal. One child suddenly ran, causing the bison to give chase for a few heart-pounding seconds before the youngster fled unharmed.

The National Park Service reiterated that bison are the leading source of visitor injuries in the park, capable of running three times faster than humans and defending their space. Officials remind guests to keep at least 25 yards away from large wildlife such as bison, elk, and moose. The incident adds to a series of recent close encounters, including a fisherman startled by a bison and a driver whose SUV was struck by the same species.