🔥 Trending Yellowstone Bison Attack: Man Seriously Injured After Being Launched 8 Feet

The Carl Isom-McDaniel bison encounter at Yellowstone National Park involved a 65-year-old grandfather being charged and tossed into the air by a bison. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, July 10, 2026, at Bridge Bay Campground ⁶.

Details of the Incident

Carl Isom-McDaniel, a resident of Whatcom County, Washington, was on a yearly trip with his grandson when the incident took place ⁵¹⁰. According to professional photographer Mike MacLeod, who witnessed the event, Isom-McDaniel bravely lured the bison away from his grandson just moments before the attack ⁴⁷. The bison charged and tossed Isom-McDaniel approximately eight feet (2.4 meters) into the air ⁴⁶⁹.

Injuries and Recovery

Isom-McDaniel sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack, including multiple broken bones and a broken femur ⁸⁹. He required surgery and was hospitalized in Montana ²¹⁰. Despite the severity of his injuries, he was reportedly in good spirits and even cracking jokes shortly after the attack ⁸. He has since been recovering from his surgery ⁹¹⁰.

Park's Decision on the Bison

Following the incident, Yellowstone National Park officials announced that the bison involved would not face any management action, meaning it would not be euthanized ¹⁹. Park officials stated that the animal would not be removed from the park ¹.

Eyewitness Account and Heroism

Witness Mike MacLeod described Isom-McDaniel's actions as heroic, believing that he may have saved his grandson by taking the brunt of the attack himself ⁷. Isom-McDaniel also shared his account of the terrifying encounter in an interview with CNN, discussing the split-second decision that put him in danger ³.