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I used the Buzzfeed article because it has a lot more details than other sites.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/leticiamiranda/a-bison-calf-had-to-be-euthanized-after-it-was-saved-by-yell?utm_term=.py6wJ7QgA#.usBDvmGY1

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News has been circulating on social media about people putting a bison calf in their car. The story is true, and its sad conclusion highlights the importance of keeping a safe distance from park wildlife. Here’s the full account:

Last week, visitors were cited for placing a newborn bison calf in their vehicle and transporting it to a park facility because of their misplaced concern for the animal's welfare. In terms of human safety, this was a dangerous activity because adult animals are very protective of their young and will act aggressively to defend them. In addition, interference by people can cause mothers to reject their offspring. In this case, park rangers tried repeatedly to reunite the newborn bison calf with the herd. These efforts failed. The bison calf was later euthanized because it was abandoned and causing a dangerous situation by continually approaching people and cars along the roadway.

 

And last week at Custer State Park a lady was impaled after trying to pet an adult buffalo.



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I just heard the update...EUTHANIZED!

Poor thing.

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People need to educate themselves about wildlife. Poor little bison:(

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flan327 wrote:

I just heard the update...EUTHANIZED!

Poor thing.

flan

 I know! It took me by surprise.



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I just assumed people knew that. We tell our kids not to touch bird's eggs or baby ducks, etc.

It's the SAME thing.

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I read about this, too. Poor little baby.

It breaks my heart.cry

Leave wild animals alone!

Save stray dogs, and kittens.

JMHO.



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You can't touch wild animals, people! Grrrrr. Unless they are hurt and will die without you, LEAVE THEM ALONE.

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People and wildlife shouldn't mix. I'm sad for the young bison.

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Well, I hope those do gooder morons are happy now.

Bison survived for millenia outside in the cold.

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I read it yesterday & it broke my heart. People are so stupid sometimes. I'm sure they feel terrible though.

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My favorite animal is a buffalo. This breaks my heart. Poor thing...

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huskerbb wrote:

Well, I hope those do gooder morons are happy now.

Bison survived for millenia outside in the cold.

 Even this city girl knows that...

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They need to leave wildlife alone. Animals die. And become food for other animals. They survive better without human interference.

I hate seeing people feeding wildlife, too. It destroys them. Makes them become dependent on humans and then they forget how to forage.

People attempting to domesticate animals is doing more harm than good.

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I don't understand why it had to be euthanized, aren't there wildlife reserves or something?

I'll admit I'm totally ignorant about stuff like this

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I heard this on the news this AM. I think they said something about not having the financial resources to try and help the calf further. Poor little Bison!

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IT makes me sick that people just can't learn and respect!
that poor calf, killed due to their ignorance and they get a citation...wow. Not quite fair now is it.



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MayBaby wrote:

I don't understand why it had to be euthanized, aren't there wildlife reserves or something?

I'll admit I'm totally ignorant about stuff like this

 They said that in order to send it somewhere else it would have to be quarantined for weeks to check for some disease and there are currently no places in the US that could accommodate that. 



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I hope that citation comes with a huge fine!

 



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MayBaby wrote:

I don't understand why it had to be euthanized, aren't there wildlife reserves or something?

I'll admit I'm totally ignorant about stuff like this

 This was on a wildlife reserve.  



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ed11563 wrote:

I hope that citation comes with a huge fine!

 

 $110



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The article says they took the baby to a park, not that it was already on one when they found it

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MayBaby wrote:

The article says they took the baby to a park, not that it was already on one when they found it

 No.  They were in Yellowstone park.  They took it to a park "facility".    



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MayBaby wrote:

The article says they took the baby to a park, not that it was already on one when they found it

 No.  They were in Yellowstone park.  They took it to a park "facility".    



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Ooops. doubled up.

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Okay I see that now by clicking on the link, I just read the summary posted.

That is way too small of a fine :/

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You DON'T touch the wildlife in Yellowstone.
But when we were there, the Japs were drinking out of the sulfur springs. I wanted to push them in. They contaminated it. They would stick their head in and the colors would evaporate. They need to be banned...

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