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Bison chases child near Yellowstone boardwalk

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A bison chased a child near a Yellowstone National Park boardwalk. No injuries were reported.

A viral video shows a bison chasing a child near a Yellowstone National Park boardwalk.2,1 The incident occurred this summer, according to park reports.2 The video was recorded by a visitor using a cellphone.2

This is the latest in a series of close calls between tourists and bison herds at Yellowstone this summer.2 A bison was seen charging after the child in the footage.1 The incident happened weeks after a man was thrown into the air by a bison at Yellowstone.1

Why it matters

  • Yellowstone National Park is a 2.2-million-acre protected area spanning Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, known for its wildlife including bison herds.2

  • Bison are the largest mammals in North America and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, making them unpredictable and potentially dangerous when approached.2

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  1. 1

    ABC News · US

    WATCH: Bison charges at child in Yellowstone

    Aug 4, 2026

  2. 2

    Washington Times · US

    Video shows bison chasing child at Yellowstone boardwalk

    Aug 4, 2026

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