Yellowstone National Park officials say a tourist from Idaho is facing charges after allegedly kicking a bison in the leg and injuring himself in the process.
An Idaho man has been arrested after allegedly kicking a Yellowstone bison in the leg while drunk, park officials say. Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service. 'Rangers responded to the area after receiving a report of an individual who harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg,' the NPS said in a statement.
The driver of the vehicle he was in, identified as McKenna Bass, 37, of Idaho Falls, also was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, interference for failure to yield to emergency light activation and disturbing wildlife. Both Yoder and Bass pleaded not guilty to the charges – which can result in fines of up to $5,000 and six months in jail -- during a court appearance on April 22, according to the NPS.
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