Bison in Viral Yellowstone Incident Will Not Face Euthanasia

WHO:

NY Post - The massive bull bison involved in the incident at Yellowstone National Park.

TMZ - Yellowstone Park officials.

WHAT:

NY Post - The bison tossed a tourist eight feet into the air, resulting in a broken femur.

TMZ - Yellowstone Park officials confirmed that no "management action" will be taken against the bison, meaning it will not be euthanized.

WHERE:

NY Post - Yellowstone National Park.

WHEN:

TMZ - The decision regarding the bison's fate was reported after the incident went viral.

WHY:

TMZ - The decision not to euthanize the bison was made by park officials, indicating a lack of management action against the wild animal.

HOW:

TMZ - Park officials communicated their decision regarding the bison's fate to the media.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 02:50 UTC)

A massive bull bison at Yellowstone National Park tossed a tourist eight feet into the air, resulting in a broken femur. Yellowstone Park officials have confirmed that no management action will be taken against the bison, meaning it will not be euthanized. This decision was communicated to the media after the incident gained significant attention online.