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Tourist Injured by Bison Reveals Theory Behind Shock Attack - Yahoo

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A Yellowstone bison charged professional photographer Mike MacLeod, and now he has his own theory about what triggered the attack.

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Tourist Injured by Bison Reveals Theory Behind Shock Attack - Yahoo

Theory Briefing

  • Mike MacLeod, a professional photographer, was injured by a bison at Yellowstone and believes he understands why the animal charged him.
  • Bison attacks at Yellowstone are often linked to visitors underestimating the animals' unpredictability — MacLeod's insider theory may challenge that assumption.
  • Wildlife experts note that bison can react to subtle cues humans don't recognize, making intent and proximity hard to judge in the moment.