A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to a federal crime after he attempted to help a newborn bison in Yellowstone National Park, which led to it being rejected by its herd and park staff euthanizing it. AdvertisementWalters had tried to help the bison calf after it was separated from its mother and struggling to get out of the Lamar River on May 20, park officials said. Clifford Walters approached a newborn bison calf in Lamar Valley near the confluence of the Lamar River and Soda Butte Creek. Yellowstone National Park / Hellen JackThe calf was later euthanized by park staff because it was causing a hazard by approaching cars and people on the road. In a statement, Yellowstone National Park reminded visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from all wildlife and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.

Source: Huffington Post June 02, 2023 01:22 UTC