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Human interventions are often harmful to other species. Even if it is an attempt to help them, sometimes the result can be the opposite. Such an incident happened a few days ago in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. After one of the visitors tried to save the baby bison in an accident, the authorities had to euthanize it.

The incident started when one of the visitors helped a baby buffalo trying to cross the river. The young bison and her group were trying to cross a river in the north-eastern part of the national park. But not many days following birth, the baby got separated from its mother while crossing the river. The baby bison struggled to get ashore from the strong flowing water. The visitor saw this and came to its rescue.

He jumped into the water and moved the baby to the shore. The camera in the national park has also recorded its pictures. A 50-year-old man rescued the baby bison. But what he did with a good heart was actually humbling for the boy. He and some other visitors came to the shore to comfort the freezing child and adored it.

All this time the herd of bison was standing at a little distance. But finally they abandoned the child and left the place. Wildlife often abandons their young in the face of human interference. The same thing happened here. Not knowing how to live alone, the baby started chasing vehicles and visitors in the area. With this, the authorities of the national park tried many times to add the child to its group, but the result was disappointment.

The authorities decided to euthanize the child, who was left alone, as it posed a threat of danger by going out into the street and approaching people. The authorities stated that they were saddened by the incident and had no other solution but to kill the child. Visitors to the national park are advised to stay away from wild animals if they come across them. If you see bears or wolves, keep more distance. An investigation is underway into the incident of the bison being left alone. The punishment for disturbing wildlife is six months in jail and a fine of $5,000 (Rs 4.13 lakh) if found.

English Summary: Baby bison euthanized following Yellowstone tourist’s rescue attempt caused it to be rejected by herd