It's off to a fast start already this year! A list of incidents involving people trying to obtain the coveted Darwin Award. I will keep you up to date of all the stupid tourist tricks.
Originally Posted by Chief Northman:
I’ve seen more dangerous dismounts at most rodeos. Kid landed on her feet. Probably scared shitless, but what do you do.
She was treated at the base of the mountain and went home. Didn't even go to the hospital.
But I at least hope her parents see that video and realize what fuckstains they are for leaving her there. They got lucky that outcome wasn't far, far worse. [Reply]
Look, bottom line is that you'd get fucked up. No, you probably wouldn't change the outcome a ton. But if you were walking within 10 yards of a buffalo and saw it charging, you really don't think your first reaction would be to at least grab your child and try to get out of the way?
Those two just peaced out and left their elementary aged child fend for herself. That's shitty and I don't see any argument to the contrary.
If it was my daughter, absolutely. If it was someone else's kid, I'd like to think so, but I've never truly been in that situation. I've tried to keep other peoples kids from eating shit, but not at risk to my own safety.
My guess it will be a reaction thing, not a calculated decision. [Reply]
I was in Yellowstone last month and saw a mother grizzly bear with two young cubs as we drove down a road. I would've stayed in the car, but there were fifty tourists out taking pictures of them from a distance of less than 100 feet. I got out at 200 feet and figured I'd be safe since the grizzly had 50 mauling candidates in place before it would even consider me. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
If it was my daughter, absolutely. If it was someone else's kid, I'd like to think so, but I've never truly been in that situation. I've tried to keep other peoples kids from eating shit, but not at risk to my own safety.
My guess it will be a reaction thing, not a calculated decision.
Initial reports were that this was their kid.
And you're absolutely right - gut reaction. I'm just surprised that this particular set of parents doesn't seem to have said instinct. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Cave Johnson:
Some random FL assshole parents let their kid walk dangerously close to a bison, and you’re saying you’d stand your ground and protect her?
Easy to say, keyboard crusader.
Originally Posted by SAUTO:
I know, if only they had better protection.
Like a net or something...
2 Betas for sure.
I wouldn't run like a little puss and leave a female family member and never one of 7-12 defend herself. [Reply]
Look, bottom line is that you'd get ****ed up. No, you probably wouldn't change the outcome a ton. But if you were walking within 10 yards of a buffalo and saw it charging, you really don't think your first reaction would be to at least grab your child and try to get out of the way?
Those two just peaced out and left their elementary aged child fend for herself. That's shitty and I don't see any argument to the contrary.
I’m not sure if the two in the video are the parents. If they are, then, sure, **** them.
If not, I hope I’d help, but there’s a substantial non-zero possibility the flight instinct kicks in. [Reply]
Yellowstone was reopened only two days before this happened...
Originally Posted by : Woman injured by bison in Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A woman was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park Wednesday afternoon.
The animal knocked the visitor to the ground after she approached too closely in the Old Faithful Upper Geyser Basin area of the park, according to a news release.
Emergency medical providers responded to the incident immediately and the woman was assessed but she refused to be transported to the hospital.
This is the first incident of a bison injuring a visitor in 2020.
Park officials encourage all visitors to stay 25 yards away from all large animals and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.
She told park rangers she was backing up to take pictures when she fell into a thermal feature at the Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most famous geyser’s in the world.
After falling, the woman, who was not identified by park officials, was able to get in her vehicle and drive through the park when she was contacted by rangers. Due to her injuries, she was life-flighted to the Burn Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, park officials said.
