A man was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road in Yellowstone National Park. Witnesses said the animal charged suddenly, sending the tourist soaring before he hit the ground. Emergency responders arrived quickly, providing medical care and transporting the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fall.

Park officials reminded visitors that bison are wild and can become unpredictable, especially during mating season, and urged people to keep a safe distance of at least 25 feet. The incident adds to a growing list of wildlife encounters in the park, prompting renewed calls for better signage and public education on safe wildlife practices.