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According to a news release from officials at Yellowstone National Park, an 83-year old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, was gored by a bison on June 1 near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake.

Park officials stated “the bison, defending its space, came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns.”

The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries and Park emergency responders transported her to Lake Medical Clinic where she was then flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident reminds under investigation. The news release did not report the condition of the woman.

Park officials remind visitors that they should always stay more than 25 yards from bison and move away from wildlife if they approach you.

The following are tips for being around animals in the Park:

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