Florida man was gored by iconic bison on Sunday. Park officials remind visitors how to stay safe around wild animals

A Yellowstone National park visitor from Florida was gored by a bison — the first such violent encounter of 2025 — just weeks into the busy summer season. Park officials repeated a frequent warning: Don’t get too close to wildlife.

A Florida man was gored by a bison after coming too close to the animal in Yellowstone National Park, officials said Wednesday.