Tourist Injured After Approaching Bison in Białowieża Forest
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Grzegorz Rynski
Occurred on August 3, 2026 / Białowieża Forest, Poland
Info from Licensor: "This dramatic encounter was filmed in the Białowieża Forest in eastern Poland. A man approached a wild European bison, entering the animal’s safety zone. The bison reacted defensively and knocked him to the ground. We shouted to the man to stay still while the bison remained close to him. I then slowly approached with my car to draw the animal’s attention away from the man. The bison eventually moved away, allowing the man to get up and reach a safe place. Fortunately, the incident did not end in tragedy. The video is also a reminder that European bison are powerful wild animals and should always be observed from a safe distance. Credit: Grzegorz Ryński"
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