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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air

First publishedJun 29, 12:54 UTC

Last updatedJul 14, 01:42 UTC · 6m ago

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Answer

A 65-year-old man named Carl McDaniel was thrown about eight feet into the air by a charging bull bison at Yellowstone National Park on Friday. The grandfather, who was visiting with his grandson, suffered severe injuries, including broken bones. He is currently recovering in the hospital.

Reported by 15 outlets — BBC US & Canada, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, The Guardian US, and 3 more. See all sources ↓

The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

Read the full report at BBC US & Canada ↗

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In brief

What's the story?: A 65-year-old man named Carl McDaniel was thrown about eight feet into the air by a charging bull bison at Yellowstone National Park on Friday. The grandfather, who was visiting with his grandson, suffered severe injuries, including broken bones. He is currently recovering in the hospital.
How widely is it covered?: 15 outlets, average source rating 7.6/10.
When was it last updated?: 6m ago.

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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
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BBC US & CanadaJul 13, 17:21
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Man says he's OK after bison attack at Yellowstone
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CBS NewsJul 14, 00:32
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Bull bison charges Yellowstone tourist, flipping him into the air
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NBC NewsJul 13, 23:21
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WATCH: The latest on Yellowstone bison launching man 8 feet in air
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ABC NewsJul 13, 22:14
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Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson
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The Guardian USJul 13, 19:32
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Yellowstone bison attack witness believes man saved his grandson by taking brunt of attack
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Fox News LatestJul 13, 19:40
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In terrifying seconds, bison charges, flips WA man in Yellowstone
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Seattle TimesJul 12, 23:17
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Yellowstone visitor flung into the air by bison identified as grandfather who immediately laughed it off
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New York PostJul 13, 11:55

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