Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

The man who was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month is speaking out for the first time about the terrifying encounter. Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, and his grandson were on a walk when the bison suddenly charged at them and flipped McDaniel 8 feet into the air.

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Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

Photographer recounts moments leading up to man being thrown by bison in Yellowstone

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Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 21, 2026

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

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WSVN MiamiLean Left· Jul 22, 2026

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The RepublicCenter· Jul 21, 2026

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News Nation NowCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Yellowstone bison attack victim recounts incident from hospital bed

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"

KYMA YumaCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Bison attack survivor gives an update

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 21, 2026

Man recalls moment he was attacked by bison at Yellowstone: "He could have gored me"

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Ran by 23 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, Jonesboro Sun, +2 more
TribliveLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 21, 2026

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Fox NewsRight· Jul 21, 2026

Bison victim speaks out after wild attack: ‘They move faster than you could ever imagine’

The Daily WireRight· Jul 21, 2026

Grandfather Attacked By Yellowstone Bison Speaks Out From Hospital Bed

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  1. Jul 21Man flipped by bison speaks out: "They move faster than you could ever imagine"
  2. Jul 21Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

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