Watch: Bison herd surrounds ‘flipped out’ Yellowstone tourists

The Broyles of Tennessee were visiting Yellowstone National Park where they got an unexpected welcome on the park’s entrance road.

The Broyles of Tennessee were visiting Yellowstone National Park where they got an unexpected welcome on the park’s entrance road.

A herd of bison, estimated to number around 150, sauntered down the highway stopping traffic and engulfing the Broyles’ SUV, all captured on video.

The couple was amazed as they watched the bison pass, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience and continuously saying “This is crazy.”

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“I wonder if [other] people are as flipped out as we are,” Mrs. Broyles commented in the video.

The encounter lasted three minutes, and equally impressed viewers of the video. Among the comments on YouTube:

“Such a beautiful sight to see.”

“Thanks for sharing…this was great.”

“I loved your commentary!”