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A man named Clarence Yoder from Idaho Falls, Idaho, was injured and subsequently arrested by park officials at Yellowstone National Park for reportedly kicking a bison while under the influence of alcohol, according to park officials on Monday.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 21, when Yoder approached the bison too closely, within 25 yards, on a road about seven miles east of the park's West Entrance. Park rangers responded to a report of an individual harassing a herd of bison and kicking one in the leg. They located Yoder's vehicle near the West Entrance and stopped it in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana.
Yoder, 40, was taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation, treatment, and later released from medical care. He was then transported to the Gallatin County Detention Center in Bozeman, Montana.
Yoder faces charges including being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, disorderly conduct to create or maintain a hazardous condition, approaching wildlife, and disturbing wildlife. His companion, McKenna Bass, 37, also from Idaho Falls, was arrested and faces charges including driving under the influence, interference for failure to yield to emergency light activation, and disturbing wildlife.
Both individuals waived their rights to be represented by attorneys and entered not guilty pleas on April 22, according to US District Court documents obtained by CNN. Each violation can carry fines up to $5,000 and six months in jail, and the case remains under investigation, the NPS release said.
This incident marks the first reported visitor injury by a bison in 2024 at Yellowstone. The park emphasizes the importance of respecting wildlife, maintaining a safe distance of at least 25 yards from large animals such as bison, and 100 yards from bears and wolves.