A Minnesota woman suffered serious injuries to her abdomen and foot after being attacked by a bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Saturday. The incident occurred at a trailhead near Painted Canyon, a popular scenic overlook in the park's Badlands region. Following the attack, the woman was transported by ambulance to a Dickinson hospital before being transferred to a Fargo hospital for further treatment. She is currently listed in serious but stable condition. Park officials are investigating the incident, but specific details surrounding the attack remain unclear. This incident follows another bison attack on Monday in Yellowstone National Park, where a woman was gored and airlifted to a hospital in Idaho Falls.
Park authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from bison, reminding visitors that these animals are powerful, unpredictable, and capable of moving quickly. Regulations stipulate a minimum distance of 25 yards between visitors and large animals like bison, particularly during the rutting season, which typically occurs from mid-July to August, when male bison can exhibit increased aggression.
