Man Injured by Bison at Yellowstone National Park
黃石國家公園一名男子被野牛撞傷
Introduction
A 65-year-old man from Washington state was seriously injured after an encounter with a bull bison at the Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park.
一名來自華盛頓州的65歲男子在黃石國家公園的 Bridge Bay 營地與一隻成年公野牛遭遇後受傷嚴重。
Main Body
The incident happened on July 10 at around 8:30 p.m. According to a witness, photographer Mike MacLeod, the bison seemed very angry and charged at a group of teenagers and a car before attacking the victim, Carl Isom-McDaniel, and his grandson. Although Mr. Isom-McDaniel tried to hide behind some trees, the animal hit him with its horn near the hip and threw him several feet into the air. He remained conscious and was taken by park emergency staff to a hospital, where he had surgery for several broken bones, including a broken leg.
事件發生於 7 月 10 日晚上約 8 點 30 分。根據目擊者、攝影師 Mike MacLeod 的說法，該野牛似乎非常憤怒，在攻擊受害者 Carl Isom-McDaniel 及其孫子之前，先衝向一群青少年和一輛車。儘管 Isom-McDaniel 先生試圖躲在一些樹後，但該動物用角撞擊其髖部附近，將其撞飛至數英尺高。他當時仍保持意識，並由公園緊急救援人員送往醫院，因包括腿部在內的多處骨折而接受手術。
Experts explain that this aggression is caused by the 'rut,' which is the mating season when bison become more territorial and aggressive. The National Park Service (NPS) emphasized that bison cause more injuries to visitors than any other animal in the park. While the NPS requires visitors to stay at least 23 meters away from large animals, witnesses claimed that the victims kept a safe distance and did not provoke the bison. Nevertheless, the NPS warned that these animals are unpredictable and can run faster than 48 km/h.
專家解釋，這種攻擊行為是由「發情期」(rut) 引起的，即野牛的交配季節，此時野牛的領地意識更強且更具攻擊性。國家公園管理局 (NPS) 強調，野牛對遊客造成的傷害比公園內任何其他動物都多。雖然 NPS 要求遊客與大型動物保持至少 23 公尺的距離，但目擊者聲稱受害者保持了安全距離且未挑釁野牛。儘管如此，NPS 警告這些動物具有不可預測性，且奔跑速度可超過時速 48 公里。
This event is part of a growing number of conflicts between humans and wildlife in the area. For example, a 12-year-old was attacked near Mud Volcano in June, and there were several other similar incidents in 2024 and 2025. Consequently, park authorities are reminding tourists that it is essential to keep a strict distance from wildlife, especially during the busy summer season.
此次事件是該地區人類與野生動物衝突日益增加的一部分。例如，一名 12 歲孩童於 6 月在 Mud Volcano 附近遭到攻擊，2024 年和 2025 年也發生了數起類似事件。因此，公園管理當局提醒遊客，特別是在繁忙的夏季，與野生動物保持嚴格距離至關重要。
Conclusion
Mr. Isom-McDaniel is now recovering from his surgery, and the NPS continues to advise all visitors on how to stay safe around wildlife.
Isom-McDaniel 先生目前正從手術中恢復，NPS 則繼續向所有遊客提供如何在野生動物周圍保持安全的建議。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The "Logic Jump": Moving from Simple to Complex Connection
At the A2 level, you use simple connectors like and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need to use Logical Transition Words that tell the reader how ideas relate.
Look at these three specific movements from the text:
1. The Contrast Shift: "Nevertheless"
- A2 style: The victims were far away, but the bison attacked.
- B2 style: Witnesses claimed the victims kept a safe distance... Nevertheless, the NPS warned that these animals are unpredictable.
- The Coach's Tip: Use Nevertheless when you want to say "Even though the previous fact is true, this next point is still more important." It sounds more professional than but.
2. The Result Chain: "Consequently"
- A2 style: Many animals attack people, so the park gives warnings.
- B2 style: [There were several other similar incidents]... Consequently, park authorities are reminding tourists that it is essential to keep a strict distance.
- The Coach's Tip: Consequently creates a direct cause-and-effect link. It moves your writing from a "story" to an "analysis."
3. The Evidence Bridge: "For example"
- A2 style: There are many conflicts. A boy was attacked in June.
- B2 style: This event is part of a growing number of conflicts... For example, a 12-year-old was attacked near Mud Volcano.
- The Coach's Tip: Don't just list facts. Use For example to signal to the listener that you are providing proof for your previous statement.
🚀 Upgrade Your Vocabulary: The "Intensity" Scale
Instead of using very + adjective (A2), try these B2-level precise terms found in the text:
| A2 Word | B2 Upgrade (from text) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| Very hurt | Seriously injured | More formal/medical precision |
| Very angry | Aggressive / Territorial | Describes the nature of the anger |
| Important | Essential | Shows a higher level of necessity |