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Grandfather Recovering After Yellowstone Bison Attack
Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, is recovering after a bison threw him into the air at Yellowstone National Park’s Bridge Bay Campground. The attack left his femur broken in four places near the hip, but he was able to stand one day after surgery and has begun physical therapy.
McDaniel said he drew the bison away from his 13-year-old grandson after the animal began charging. A witness who recorded the incident said the pair had kept their distance and did not provoke the bison. Bystanders helped drive the animal away and cared for McDaniel until emergency crews arrived.
Campground Demand Is Rising, but New Projects Face Local Pushback
Proposals for new RV parks in Florida, Missouri, Colorado, Tennessee and Texas have been rejected, withdrawn or challenged by nearby residents. Common concerns include unsafe road access, flooding, wastewater, environmental effects, noise and incompatibility with established neighborhoods or farmland.
The disputes suggest that demand for campsites alone is not enough to move a project forward. Developers must also find land with suitable zoning, infrastructure, environmental conditions and enough separation from surrounding homes. Some proposals may offer tourism revenue and added accommodations, but local officials and residents are closely examining the effects of each location.
Yellowstone Bison Will Remain in Park After Tossing Visitor
Yellowstone National Park reportedly will not euthanize or relocate the bull bison that injured Carl Isom-McDaniel at Bridge Bay Campground. Park officials said no management action would be taken against the animal following the July 10 encounter.
McDaniel, who suffered four femur fractures, has also said he did not want the bison killed. Witnesses reported that he was trying to protect his grandson and had not approached the animal too closely. The incident occurred near the beginning of the bison breeding season, when mature bulls can become more active and agitated.
Forest Service Employees Freed After 15-Hour Hostage Ordeal
Two U.S. Forest Service employees were safely released after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint inside a privately owned trailer in California’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Authorities used drones to locate the trailer near Gumboot Lake, while FBI negotiators and other law enforcement teams responded to the remote area.
The employees were released early Friday, about 15 minutes apart. Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his adult son, Phoenix Henrichsen, surrendered shortly afterward and are expected to face federal kidnapping-related charges. Investigators have not announced a motive, and Gumboot Campground remains temporarily closed during the continuing investigation.
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