Coverage dated July 17, 2023 to July 18, 2023

National Park Service warns about agitated bison during mating after women injured at 2 parks

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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota woman was severely injured by a bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota, according to the National Park Service. It’s the second instance of a bison injuring a person in the past week.

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The Jamestown Sun
Bison attack leaves woman seriously injured at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (opens The Jamestown Sun)
Published Jul 17, 2023
The Jamestown Sun's feed description
Park officials urge visitors to exercise caution during bison breeding season after a woman approached a bison and was seriously injured.
Tulsa World
Bison attack visitors in North Dakota and Wyoming national parks (opens Tulsa World)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Tulsa World's feed description
The National Park Service says a bison severely injured a Minnesota woman on Saturday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. A statement from the service was released Tuesday. Park officials reported
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota woman, Arizona woman injured in bison attacks in national parks (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
A bison severely injured a Minnesota woman on Saturday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement on Tuesday.
Bismarck Tribune
Bison injures visitor at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (opens Bismarck Tribune)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Bismarck Tribune's feed description
A Minnesota woman was "severely" injured by a bison in western North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park over the weekend.
The Dickinson Press
UPDATE: Visitor severely injured in Bison attack at Painted Canyon Trailhead (opens The Dickinson Press)
Published Jul 17, 2023
The Dickinson Press's feed description
New details emerge in bison incident at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, highlighting the need for caution and adherence to safety guidelines.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota woman severely injured in bison attack in Theodore Roosevelt Park in N.D. (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
A bison severely injured a Minnesota woman on Saturday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement on Tuesday.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Bison attacks in North Dakota and Wyoming national parks (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
BISMARCK, N.D. >> A bison severely injured a Minnesota woman on Saturday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement on Tuesday.
WUSA9
Woman severely injured in bison attack in Roosevelt Park (opens WUSA9)
Published Jul 17, 2023
WUSA9's feed description
The bison attack occurred at a trailhead for Painted Canyon, a colorful Badlands vista popular with motorists.
The Dickinson Press
Bison attack leaves woman seriously injured at Painted Canyon Nature Trail over the weekend. (opens The Dickinson Press)
Published Jul 17, 2023
The Dickinson Press's feed description
Theodore Roosevelt National Park officials caution visitors to exercise caution during bison breeding season following serious injury after a woman approached the massive mammal.
The Daily Caller
Woman Suffers ‘Serious’ Injuries After Incident With Bison In North Dakota: NPS (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 17, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
A Minnesota woman suffered severe injuries Saturday after an encounter with a bison at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.
Fox News
Woman 'severely injured' in bison attack at North Dakota national park (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 17, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A Minnesota woman sustained severe injuries to her foot and abdomen Saturday after being attacked by a bison at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
KESQ Palm Springs
National Park Service warns about agitated bison during mating after women injured at 2 parks (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Jul 18, 2023
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota woman was severely injured by a bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota, according to the National Park Service. It’s the second instance of a bison injuring a person in the past week.
CBS News
National Park Service warns about agitated bison during mating after women injured (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
CBS News's feed description
They turned to walk away from the bison, but one of the animals charged, goring the woman, the release reads.
NBC News
Woman 'severely injured' by a bison at North Dakota national park, officials say (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The National Park Service reminded visitors that bison are “large, powerful, and wild” and "can easily outrun humans."
ABC 12 Flint
National Park Service warns about agitated bison during mating (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Jul 18, 2023
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
A Minnesota woman was severely injured by a bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota, according to the National Park Service.
CBS News
Bison severely injures Minnesota woman at national park in North Dakota (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The National Park Service says a bison severely injured a Minnesota woman on Saturday in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Fox News
Another woman injured by bison at North Dakota national park: What to know (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 18, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A woman was injured by a bison at a national park in North Dakota last weekend. Another woman was gored Monday at Yellowstone National Park. What should visitors know?
New York Post
Bison injures woman in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 18, 2023
New York Post's feed description
A visitor to Theodore Roosevelt National Park was left with “significant injuries to her abdomen and foot” after an encounter with a bison.

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