A woman visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota was “severely injured” by a bison, park officials say.
The National Park Service reminded visitors that bison are “large, powerful, and wild” and "can easily outrun humans."Blake Nicholson / AP fileA woman visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota was “severely injured” by a bison over the weekend, park officials said.
Park staff were notified around 11 a.m. local time and park rangers, the Billings County sheriff, along with emergency medical services responded, the National Park service said in a“The woman sustained significant injuries to her abdomen and foot,” the release said. Officials did not share details on what precipitated the incident or how the bison injured her.
First responders treated her at the scene until she could be taken by ambulance to a hospital in Dickinson. From there she was transported to a hospital in Fargo. Park officials said she was “last reported to be in serious but stable condition.” “They can turn quickly and can easily outrun humans. Bulls can be aggressive during the rutting season, mid-July through August. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time,” the release said.
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