A man injured by a bison at Yellowstone National Park has provided his perspective on the incident. Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, was thrown eight feet into the air by a bison, resulting in multiple broken bones, including a fractured femur. Following surgery, he is reportedly recovering well, according to Mike MacLeod, a photographer who witnessed the event and shared updates with CNN.
MacLeod suggested that the bison's aggression may have been triggered by the sound of a white pickup truck honking its horn and squealing its tires, which could have created dust that resembled another bison. He noted that Isom-McDaniel had attempted to divert the bison's attention away from his grandson during the encounter.
The attack occurred at the Bridge Bay Campground around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. MacLeod expressed concern that the bison might further harm Isom-McDaniel after the initial attack, prompting him to intervene. Park officials have stated that no action will be taken against the bison following the incident, which coincides with the bison mating season, a period known for increased aggression among males.
MacLeod also mentioned that Isom-McDaniel's grandson reached out to him to view the footage of the attack to clarify that he was not at fault, which MacLeod confirmed based on the video evidence.