Yellowstone NP Dangers

[Oakman]

Here's some noteworthy news from Yellowstone.

"Dunraven Pass between Tower and Canyon opened for the season this morning, as did the Tower Campground. In fact, the Tower Campground filled by 8:05 a.m.! The Beartooth Highway outside the Northeast entrance also opened this morning. Lots of people are ready to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in the park!"


I just thought I'd pass this along.

[Oakman]

Another incident involving a bison in Yellowstone NP. Some folks make Forest Gump look like a genius.

(Yellowstone Nat’l Park) – A 62-year-old Australian man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries after an encounter with a bison near Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park around 11 a.m. today.
According to witness reports, several people were crowding a bison that was lying on the grass near an asphalt path, when the man approached the bison while taking pictures with an electronic notepad. He got to within 3 to 5 feet from the bison when it charged him, tossing him into the air several times.
When responding rangers arrived on scene, the bison was approximately 100 yards from the victim. The victim was transported to a ground ambulance and then taken by helicopter ambulance for further medical treatment.
Visitors are reminded that Yellowstone wildlife is wild. Wildlife should not be approached, no matter how tame or calm they appear. When an animal is near a trail or boardwalk, visitors should still give it a wide berth, not approaching closer than the recommended safe distances: 25 yards (23 m) away from all large animals – bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from bears and wolves.
Bison can sprint three times faster than humans can run and are unpredictable and dangerous. Visitors are advised to always give the animals enough space, even if that means altering their plans to avoid crowding the animal.
Provided by – Yellowstone National Park

[Still Kickin]

Thinning the gene pool.

[bikendan]

with all the dangerous Australian wildlife there is, you'd think the guy would be a little smarter.

CRICKEY!

[Flybob]

There is a reason it is called WILDLIFE.

[Tdbrn]

Not the photo worth dying over or being the subject of the viral video of someone else doing something not too bright!

[schrederman]

My dear brother-in-law and I have fished together for 40+ years. Some time ago, he mused that we should go to Alaska and fish. He said that he'd have to have a .50 cal. lion gun with him in case we were attacked by a bear, and I replied that a .22 pistol would be all I'd need. "For a bear?!?!" he said. I said, "No, it's to shoot you in the knee... and all I have to outrun is you." He wasn't amused... go figure...

[Ford Idaho]

Why is it some people never learn from the mistakes of others?

http://news.google.com/news/url?sr=1...=n&st=1&at=dt0

[f5moab]

Some people are just too stupid to understand that wild animals will attack for no reason, other than they feel like it. And almost all will attack if threatened.

I just drove through Hayden valley a few days ago, and the area was covered with Bison, and two park rangers had their hands full trying to keep the idiot tourists away from the grazing Bison.

But I did note that there was a Park Service ambulance parked on the side of the road; just sitting there and the medic inside was drinking coffee. I have passed through Hayden many times, and never noted an ambulance on the side of the road.

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by f5moab

Some people are just too stupid to understand that wild animals will attack for no reason, other than they feel like it. And almost all will attack if threatened.

I just drove through Hayden valley a few days ago, and the area was covered with Bison, and two park rangers had their hands full trying to keep the idiot tourists away from the grazing Bison.

But I did note that there was a Park Service ambulance parked on the side of the road; just sitting there and the medic inside was drinking coffee. I have passed through Hayden many times, and never noted an ambulance on the side of the road.

Given the current state of stupidity of some visitors in the park it just might become a regular sight.....

[aceinspp]

Ya just can't fix stupid. Besides the think the rules do not apply to them. Later RJD

[f5moab]

I wonder if they think the rules are a good idea when they are riding down the field with their butt lodged on a set of horns?

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by f5moab

I wonder if they think the rules are a good idea when they are riding down the field with their butt lodged on a set of horns?

Up side is if they survive they are likely not to repeat the same mistake.

40 hours of community service in the park instructing other what not to do when around animals in the park?

[jlgail4309]

We had a few cows from time to time growing up. We were taught to stay away from the bulls the would get mean from time to time. How about a wild bison. It's not a zoo it's a wild animal.

[schrederman]

The only wildlife I want to see up close in Yellowstone is a few cutthroat trout...

[hkreck]

I wonder how many of these idiots try to sue the government after they get hurt?

[cwppwc]

As Bill Engvall would say, "Here's your sign...."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBjelRDKHUk

[NoviBill]

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
Man tries selfie with rattlesnake, gets snakebit for $150,000 - CNET

[NoviBill]

Theodore Roosevelt National Park by cdrdwd, on Flickr

[Roo Camper]

LOL.. I'm leaving for Yellowstone in 1 month.. but I want get up close and personal..that is what zoom lenses are for..