On the heels of the news about a woman getting gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park comes news of another woman gored by a bison, this one occurring at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.
On Saturday, a woman visiting from Minnesota was severely injured and taken by ambulance to a hospital in Dickinson and was last reported in serious but stable condition, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park reported Tuesday.
The incident occurred at the Painted Canyon Trailhead before 11 a.m. Emergency medical services treated the woman at the scene before taking her to Dickinson; she was later transported to a hospital in Fargo.
The unidentified victim suffered significant injuries to her abdomen and foot.
The victim in the North Dakota incident was reportedly attacked after she approached a group of bison near the Painted Canyon Nature Trail in Theodore Roosevelt park.
She suffered severe injuries called “degloving,” meaning skin and tissue were torn away from underlying structures such as bone and tendons.
The woman in the Yellowstone goring was reportedly walking away from a bison when the animal charged. She suffered significant injuries to her chest and abdomen.
“Park staff would like to remind visitors that bison are large, powerful, and wild,” Theodore National Park stated in a press release. “They can turn quickly and can easily outrun humans. Bulls can be aggressive during the rutting season, mid-July through August. Use extra caution and give them additional space during this time.
“Park regulations require that visitors stay at least 25 yards (the length of two full-sized busses) away from large animals such as bison, elk, deer, pronghorn, and horses. If need be, turn around and go the other way to avoid interacting with a wild animal in proximity.
“National Parks are generally safe places and many people visit every year without incident, but visitors must make themselves aware of potential hazards. National Park staff is happy to assist with trip planning, and information is available at visitor centers and on individual park websites.”
Generic image of a bison courtesy of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.