Clarence Yoder was charged with being under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and approaching and disturbing wildlife.
A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then injured by the bison in Yellowstone National Park , according to park officials, marking the first such time a visitor was injured by one of the iconic animals at the park this year. Park rangers arrested and jailed Clarence Yoder, 40, after he was treated for minor injuries, officials said Monday.Rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a bison herd and kicking one of them about seven miles inside the park's west entrance on April 21.
The two men from Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded not guilty in a court appearance April 22.Bison are the largest land mammal in North America, with bulls weighing up to 2,000 pounds. Despite their size, bison can sprint up to 40 mph. They routinely injure tourists who get too close.Yellowstone officials urge people to stay at least 25 yards away from all large wildlife in the park.Some Yellowstone facilities began opening for the busy summer season last week, a process that will continue into June.
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