Fact check: Was a man gored by a bison in Yellowstone?

1. Summary of the results

The incident is well-documented across multiple sources. A 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey was indeed gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park's Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful ^[1]. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 9:45 a.m. ^[2]. The man sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene ^[2], after which he was transported from the location by first responders ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial pieces of context are missing from the original question:

• This was the second bison-related incident in Yellowstone during spring 2025, with a previous attack occurring on May 7 involving a 47-year-old Florida man ^[3]
• The incident occurred after a large group of visitors approached too closely to the bison ^[2]
• Bisons are extremely dangerous animals, capable of running at speeds up to 35 mph and weighing up to 2,000 pounds ^[2]
• The incident is currently under investigation ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's simplicity could lead to several misconceptions:

• It fails to mention that this was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of visitor-bison encounters in the park ^[3]
• It doesn't address that the incident was likely preventable, as it resulted from visitors not maintaining proper distance from wildlife ^[1]
• The question might suggest unprovoked animal aggression, when in fact human behavior (approaching too closely) was a contributing factor ^[2]

This type of incident often benefits:

• Media outlets seeking sensational wildlife stories
• Park safety advocates pushing for stricter visitor guidelines
• Wildlife protection groups advocating for more space between humans and animals