They get taunted by tourists, people get too close and the animal takes the defensive.... simple. Their home, their area, show respect, all will be good.
@@chodkowski01 Where are they? Oh yeah, a national park, where the animals roam free, so humans can come and observe them in their habitat. They should put a fenced trail for stupid humans that don't understand.
Obviously, both "attacks" were not really serious attacks... both bulls were just warning people that they did not appreciate being interfered with, during their rut. Each bull could have inflicted severe injuries or worse, if that was its intent.
You aren't wrong but in all fairness, these Elk are so used to the mobs of people that they will walk right through a crowd. It isn't always that the people are walking up on the Elk. It usually isn't a problem as Elk are pretty laid-back deer. But during the rut, the bulls get a little nutty and if you get in their way, you might get hurt.
Signs at Yellowstone: "Do not touch or approach animals! They are wild, and their behavior can be unpredictable and dangerous!" Yellowstone tourist thought process: "They look so beautiful! I just need a quick shot with one. I'll be able to put this online and be famous! Everything will be fine." A few minutes later, screams are heard, people are running for their lives, medics arrive, a medical helicopter is called, and the family of the victim just can't believe that such a magnificent animal would attack their father/son/husband, etc. (Imagine that!) I D I O T S ! ! !
@@marcussmart3275 oh didnt you know? most people in their 30s n 40s maybe early 50s were raised by parents who ascribed to the popular idea that they shd b FRIENDS with their kids and ignore the old idea that kids shd b made to LISTEN to their parents directives (and other adults n authorities) hence the idea that theres really NO consequences for ignoring authorities n laws (signs) as there is no consequences for doing what u want regardless of the circumstances mommy n daddy wd make it all right later. thats why u see people with no common sense bc their parents had no common sense! oh well, their actions make good yt video fodder eh!!
Lynda, You are so smart! I agree, I say close Yellowstone to all people, just show them a video of Yellowstone. Good enough. Lay off the six hundred and thirty federal employees and save a ton of money too.
@@archmasterone and that was cute and uncalled for🐎👈🏻 they can put in a monorail so that people have to pay to get on the monorail above the animals to watch and see what they do instead of disturbing them and what they're doing and give people jobs and keep positions of people that are there what do you think wise 1
And or like they do with the ski lifts gondolas and such where there's a will there's a way to put animals and people together without having animals have to put up with stupid pushy humans
@@onlythewise1 There is more toxic psychology in your seeming to endorse going on vacations to see violence and gore. You tried to make a "clever point" but tripped. Be an adult and own it.
@@griz063 what you say your to dumb to even comprehend the simple statement i said to you wow you really are a fool , i know try to pick on me for spelling and grammar you sound that dumb
They occasionally eat baby birds and gnaw on bones to get calcium in their diet. Deer have been observed doing this too. Evolution can happen with extreme circumstances. Ya never know what tomorrow will bring in times of change.
Being gored by a horn is a really bad event. I worked in a Hosp when a man came in after being gored and he had a gaping hole, infections, tubes to drain, and several surgeries to come.
I lived in Wyoming for 27 years. We went to Yellowstone often and wondered why they let these stupid humans out of their cages. No common sense and the same people attacked blame the animals. Trying to take a selfie with a bison or a bear or being one with the elk is grounds to be permanently banned from the park.
You need to move to Greensboro, NC. A Coyote attacked someone in a park, and the Safe Squad closed all the parks. There is always a do-gooder in govt that wants to boss people around, like they don't know better.
I have some property in the mountains with lots of trees and have elk , mule deer , antelope and bobcats here ....I have big tubs of water for them and they come over for a drink at night usually or early morning , I catch all the action on game cameras....,But I don't get near them when I see them in the woods close to the cabin ....its common sense .... they are wild after all .
Traditional media is terrible, Fluffing everything out to a ten minute piece narrated by halfwits. You'll all go the way of print media if you don't get up to standard.
Idiots need to stay away from our park animals... we don't come into their house & screw with their animals, in fact if they stayed out of the park period that'd be great !
These people deserve it. They get way too close while taking pics. The park needs to start giving out fines and life time national park bans for repeat offenders.
Maybe not square up with a big animal. Not saying these people did, but when observing or taking a photo of an animal from close range one has to consider how one is appearing to the animal.
I was out there a year and a half ago. Made sure I kept my distance. But at the same time watching idiots getting as close as they can. There is a reason that the park has signs up all over that says keep your distance.
They need to start limiting the number of people who can be in the park at one time for the animals protection and sanity. People are so damn ignorant.
They need to start giving IQ tests before allowing people in the park. If they score under 60 like this fine examples of stupidity they should not be allowed in.
Fun fact: Since the introduction of wolfs and grizzly bears into Yellowstone, the Elk now, instead of migrating, hang around the populated areas because they were getting decimated in the outer areas of the park as the wolfs and grizzly hunted down the baby elks. Now you have a whole generation that was born and raised in the built up areas. Just wait for these encounters to get more frequent as the heard grows. Isn't nature awesome!!!
It’s because they are protected here just as bear and cougar. These animals tend to be bold around human since they seem to get away with attacks, but if you go to parks where you can legally hunt elk, bear and cougar well they are weary of humans! They know they might get killed so they flee! In Yellowstone wild life is too comfortable around people.
Man it’s weird how the animal knows he’s supposed to be there but like what’s all this other stressful stuff. You know we’ve just gotten to a point now where something has got to change. It’s unhealthy for both sides. Parks are over run now it’s sad.
Was on a trip in Yellowstone 20 years ago, filmed a very large elk along the side of the road, he got to within 25' away and I thought I better move before my luck ran out. Big animal, over 6' to the top of his back and about 10' to the top of his antlers. Had he been so inclined I could have been a statistic.....lol.
Elk dont attack, they defend thier territory. If your in their bubble theres gonna be trouble. Born and raised in montana. Be observant and respectful of space. The wilderness is wild believe it or not.
Last time I was in Yellowstone a grizzly bear was crossing the street and people actually got out of their cars to take pictures of it. They got out of their cars.
The elk were DEFENDING, not attacking. Imagine what you'd do if a group of strangers wandered into your bedroom to stick a camera up your nose just as you were concluding your foreplay!!! Nuff said.
When I was in Wyoming I saw people get out of their car and walk through the tall grass toward a herd of bison...some with their children along.......never underestimate human stupidity...wild animals are not your PET!
I've never been there but i have to believe that most visitors to Yellowstone don't behave that way. I'm sure a lot are educated on the animals and respect them. Then there's those who think the animals are placed there for us all to see like a petting zoo.
People are morons and think the animals are pets instead of wild animals.
Moron is giving people more credit then they are due
@@richhauxwell7848 yes haha moron is actually a scientific word to describe people with some cognitive skills ...as opposed to total idiots
Yup. People suck.
@@richhauxwell7848 than ... THAN they are due
Had a friend who worked at Mt Rainier and someone asked what they did with animals at night!! He told her they put them in the barns 🤣😂
They get taunted by tourists, people get too close and the animal takes the defensive.... simple. Their home, their area, show respect, all will be good.
LET NATURAL SELECTION TAKE IT'S COURSE!!!
They can easily be moved back to the wild where they belong. They are not domesticated animals.
@@chodkowski01 Where are they? Oh yeah, a national park, where the animals roam free, so humans can come and observe them in their habitat. They should put a fenced trail for stupid humans that don't understand.
@@joelcoley2606 not
@@chodkowski01 they was there first
Misuse of the word "attack". Great use of the word "stupid" in the comments.
Myrtle Little you made my day. Thank you.
No the elk isn't in a large population, there are too many people in THEIR neighborhood
Thank you! Pretty sure the elk were there first
Yes, the problem is the extremely stupid human population, buzzing around these animals. Ridiculous. Remove the humans, problem solved.
Humans cant take that hard truth.
Cry me a river. 99% of all species to have ever walk on earth are extinct... boo hoo 😢
People being the nuisance? No way, bruh 😳
They really should put them in cages for their own protection. The tourists, I mean.
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Obviously, both "attacks" were not really serious attacks... both bulls were just warning people that they did not appreciate being interfered with, during their rut. Each bull could have inflicted severe injuries or worse, if that was its intent.
correct, but idiots new want to make it seem more exciting
Protecting his girls
Why can't these half-wits give animals their space? How often do you need to be told to leave wild animals alone?
Yeah, those silly elk should know that’s a restaurant for humans across the road.
Apparently 5,000 times isn't enough.
My opinion, there is no real number, after all these are the same people that warning labels are made for.
You aren't wrong but in all fairness, these Elk are so used to the mobs of people that they will walk right through a crowd. It isn't always that the people are walking up on the Elk. It usually isn't a problem as Elk are pretty laid-back deer. But during the rut, the bulls get a little nutty and if you get in their way, you might get hurt.
@@scottsatterthwaite4073 if they are in a rut maybe they should take up a hobby. (Just kidding)
They make this cool device called a telephoto lens, might save you from getting a antler up your backside.
Lmao. Love it. 👍
These elk should be exposed to the *Second Amendment!* I bet they wouldn't attack so good with several bullets in their insides!!!!
@@jonathandoelander6130 👈 oh tough snowflake with a gun.
It doesn't let you smell the elk though. And soiling your pants won't come that naturally either.
@@jonathandoelander6130 Just keep your distance in the park. 🤯🤯🤯
i always root for the elk and buffalo in these encounters. we need to clean up the genepool a bit.
These old Kodgers are done reproducing.
Good on you joe doe - I get many strange looks cheering for the bull at the rodeo.
@josephine doephina
Bless you for being so angry, wee joey:) No need to hate your own species so much, dear.
Sad really...
@@hyena131 natural selection honey.. there should be more of it. I say release the bears
@dennis council flat
I don't recall talking down to you, oh rage filled one...
*BIG* breaths.
Signs at Yellowstone: "Do not touch or approach animals! They are wild, and their behavior can be unpredictable and dangerous!" Yellowstone tourist thought process: "They look so beautiful! I just need a quick shot with one. I'll be able to put this online and be famous! Everything will be fine."
A few minutes later, screams are heard, people are running for their lives, medics arrive, a medical helicopter is called, and the family of the victim just can't believe that such a magnificent animal would attack their father/son/husband, etc. (Imagine that!)
I D I O T S ! ! !
u forgot then the visitor SUES the town for having such dangerous animals in town...
And they sue the Elk. Judge Bear presiding.
That would require enough intelligence to read said signs and, heres the kicker, heed their warnings
@@TM-iq6sx good one...
@@marcussmart3275 oh didnt you know? most people in their 30s n 40s maybe early 50s were raised by parents who ascribed to the popular idea that they shd b FRIENDS with their kids and ignore the old idea that kids shd b made to LISTEN to their parents directives (and other adults n authorities) hence the idea that theres really NO consequences for ignoring authorities n laws (signs) as there is no consequences for doing what u want regardless of the circumstances mommy n daddy wd make it all right later. thats why u see people with no common sense bc their parents had no common sense! oh well, their actions make good yt video fodder eh!!
They're sick of people invading their privacy and their space --let the wild animals have their freedom🙏☝
Lynda, You are so smart! I agree, I say close Yellowstone to all people, just show them a video of Yellowstone. Good enough.
Lay off the six hundred and thirty federal employees and save a ton of money too.
@@archmasterone and that was cute and uncalled for🐎👈🏻 they can put in a monorail so that people have to pay to get on the monorail above the animals to watch and see what they do instead of disturbing them and what they're doing and give people jobs and keep positions of people that are there what do you think wise 1
And or like they do with the ski lifts gondolas and such where there's a will there's a way to put animals and people together without having animals have to put up with stupid pushy humans
Hahaha I love it when the wildlife actually stands up to the horrible tourists
Hey Einstein. , this ain't no petting zoo
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The elk follows mother natures rules, people should be intelligent enough to follow human rules, but??
Same here in the Great Smokey Mtn's, People walk too close trying to get pictures.
Yeah I seen tourists getting pretty damn close to a bear with cubs. Thought I was gonna c some $hit go down.
These animals are very protective of their young and their territory. It's their territory, you are just visiting respect it!
I've had to leave prime wildlife viewing areas in Yellowstone because I really did not want to ruin my vacation by seeing a stupid tourist get gored.
but its ok to see cars smash and people get killed ten thousand kids die each year in car accidents
@@onlythewise1 You go on vacation to see these things??? A vacation to the wilderness no less???
Your reality is a bizarre dimension my friend.
@@griz063 your whole comment is a pycho path seek help
@@onlythewise1 There is more toxic psychology in your seeming to endorse going on vacations to see violence and gore.
You tried to make a "clever point" but tripped. Be an adult and own it.
@@griz063 what you say your to dumb to even comprehend the simple statement i said to you wow you really are a fool , i know try to pick on me for spelling and grammar you sound that dumb
How I avoid being attacked: stay the hell OUT of there, problem solved, and yes, you ARE welcome
After quarantining for a year they have to take out their frustrations on somebody... 🤔
Their lookin for some moose tail, them tourists putting a block on that fine moose action. I can understand their frustration lol
Can you imagine if elk were meat eaters? Tourist would be top on the menu. LoL 😂
They occasionally eat baby birds and gnaw on bones to get calcium in their diet. Deer have been observed doing this too. Evolution can happen with extreme circumstances. Ya never know what tomorrow will bring in times of change.
The old dude in the field was really gambling on that elk not trotting over and into that fenced off area. Those things are huge. Lol.
I hope the elk wasn’t injured.
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Whenever I have gone through Mammoth there were always at least a dozen female moose wandering around... Either one will kill you! People are stupid!
Looked like the elk feigned the attack picking his head up just in time. It could of gored him right there.
Use the ATTACK word for rating, what's next,a falling rock attacking a mountain climbers
The elk did attack.
Oh the irony! I never thought I would every see wildlife chase humans into a corral. 🤣
Being gored by a horn is a really bad event. I worked in a Hosp when a man came in after being gored and he had a gaping hole, infections, tubes to drain, and several surgeries to come.
I lived in Wyoming for 27 years. We went to Yellowstone often and wondered why they let these stupid humans out of their cages. No common sense and the same people attacked blame the animals. Trying to take a selfie with a bison or a bear or being one with the elk is grounds to be permanently banned from the park.
Who’s just chilling while an elk rolls up. Everybody’s an elk whisperer.
To quote Ron White... "You can't fix stupid"...
I worked in Yellostone in the 70s. It was the same story then. People get really close to wild animals and then get attacked.
Trust me, that elk was being nice .
You need to move to Greensboro, NC. A Coyote attacked someone in a park, and the Safe Squad closed all the parks. There is always a do-gooder in govt that wants to boss people around, like they don't know better.
I have some property in the mountains with lots of trees and have elk , mule deer , antelope and bobcats here ....I have big tubs of water for them and they come over for a drink at night usually or early morning , I catch all the action on game cameras....,But I don't get near them when I see them in the woods close to the cabin ....its common sense .... they are wild after all .
Why do people think that large wild animals won't hurt them. If you want a close up photo, use your zoom lens.
Traditional media is terrible, Fluffing everything out to a ten minute piece narrated by halfwits. You'll all go the way of print media if you don't get up to standard.
Idiots need to stay away from our park animals... we don't come into their house & screw with their animals, in fact if they stayed out of the park period that'd be great !
I see the equivalent of this every time I board and deplane a flight, but without the elk.
It's just like the beach. Don't turn your back. These Elk are accustom to people being around. Just give them space and they won't bother you.
These people deserve it. They get way too close while taking pics. The park needs to start giving out fines and life time national park bans for repeat offenders.
He wasn't wanting to hurt him. He just wanted to put him in the coral.
Waitress at Mammoth restaurant........I was just old that our special for the day is the elk burger, served with a side of elderly tourist.
That Elk sat down like “Mmmm that’s whatcha get smh”
Elk are probably wondering WTF are these people doing get away from us!
Meanwhile on elknews: humans aggragate lone elk sitting at the park, resulting in physical confrontation.
He said, you want some of this old man🤣🤣🤣
Seriously, what do people expect? We're destroying their homes at an unprecedented rate!
Keep harassing the poor creatures so you can post a picture on social media, and you get what you deserve.
I've seen people in Oregon stop their cars on a highway ramp so they could get out and try to pet an elk.
I have seen people make a 'pet' of buffalo. They are cranky on a good day. They are known to turn on people with no warning.
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That’s why you bring a .300 win mag even when you’re just going to “observe” elk 😂
Maybe not square up with a big animal. Not saying these people did, but when observing or taking a photo of an animal from close range one has to consider how one is appearing to the animal.
People need to learn to keep their distance, They know the elk are fired up at this time of year !
You can educate the ignorant, but you can't fix stupid!
These people watch too much Disney....they think these animals think like humans and are pets. How stupid!
The Elk attacked no one. The human broke into the Elks house, started messing with his house and family and the Elk defended that.
Human fault!!!!
They deserve to be charged! If you're stupid enough to get that close, then you take what you get. Just plain ignorant! 😡
Hahahaha...another Darwin Award. Mankind has lost their mind; even a rat will attack you if you invade its space.
in other words, they go into a massive park and surprised a large animal appears and runs towards you...
"Circle Back" hahahaa. The new swear words in the USA 2021.
it's almost as if these elks are wild animals and not domesticated pets
I was out there a year and a half ago. Made sure I kept my distance. But at the same time watching idiots getting as close as they can. There is a reason that the park has signs up all over that says keep your distance.
They need to start limiting the number of people who can be in the park at one time for the animals protection and sanity. People are so damn ignorant.
They need to start giving IQ tests before allowing people in the park. If they score under 60 like this fine examples of stupidity they should not be allowed in.
The elk "circled back". Probably related to Jen Psaki🤣🤣🤣🤣
1:12 cat's lickin chops! Give me more, give me more! Haha
So when was the man knocked to the ground ?? Anyone with a time mark?
It has sharp antlers and excess testosterone. Do the math, people 🤔
@ 1:02 - Are the people in this part not supposed to be out of their cars taking pictures?
Thankyou Ranger Smith for your excellent explanation. Say hi to Yogi for me.
Fun fact: Since the introduction of wolfs and grizzly bears into Yellowstone, the Elk now, instead of migrating, hang around the populated areas because they were getting decimated in the outer areas of the park as the wolfs and grizzly hunted down the baby elks. Now you have a whole generation that was born and raised in the built up areas. Just wait for these encounters to get more frequent as the heard grows. Isn't nature awesome!!!
Real stupid to put the subtitles so big blocking the video.
It’s because they are protected here just as bear and cougar. These animals tend to be bold around human since they seem to get away with attacks, but if you go to parks where you can legally hunt elk, bear and cougar well they are weary of humans! They know they might get killed so they flee! In Yellowstone wild life is too comfortable around people.
It's the other way around.
So, if the elk kills someone, they will put it down, right? Those people don't even get a fine. People are the worst.
ridiculous that a national park looks more like a college campus than a wilderness
I support the right of wild animals to attack stupid tourists, It’s good for people to be reminded of the natural order of things.
Man it’s weird how the animal knows he’s supposed to be there but like what’s all this other stressful stuff. You know we’ve just gotten to a point now where something has got to change. It’s unhealthy for both sides. Parks are over run now it’s sad.
It’s a 1200 pound animal with swords on its head. How stupid can you be to get within 100 yards of one?
Was on a trip in Yellowstone 20 years ago, filmed a very large elk along the side of the road, he got to within 25' away and I thought I better move before my luck ran out.
Big animal, over 6' to the top of his back and about 10' to the top of his antlers. Had he been so inclined I could have been a statistic.....lol.
I didn't realize how large Elk can be .
I just don't understand thinking it's ok to be close to an animal that is wild and is in their natural habitat?!?
All they are saying is...
This is MY space, GET OUT!
Sad.
Why do people look at this places as a petting zoo!
Even the "elks" tired of these "Neanderthals " 😂🤣😂
I wish it was feasible for National Parks to have people pass some kind of knowledge & safety test before being allowed into the parks 🤨
ABSOLUTELY "0" RESPECT FOR WILDLIFE....HELLO!!!!!...KEY WORD IS "WILD"
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Wild animals act like wild animals! See it all here first on your local news station!🤦♂️
Stupid is what stupid does!
Tourists tend to not stay far enough away. I've been there and I've seen people walking way to close!!
The Elks are Back in Town “singing”
Serves them right. This isn’t an “attack” it’s a warning to leave them tf alone!
Elk dont attack, they defend thier territory. If your in their bubble theres gonna be trouble. Born and raised in montana. Be observant and respectful of space. The wilderness is wild believe it or not.
This is wildlife being wildlife. Attack where?
Last time I was in Yellowstone a grizzly bear was crossing the street and people actually got out of their cars to take pictures of it. They got out of their cars.
well people seem to be stupid enough to think these are domestic animals or something......good grief !!!
The elk were DEFENDING, not attacking. Imagine what you'd do if a group of strangers wandered into your bedroom to stick a camera up your nose just as you were concluding your foreplay!!! Nuff said.
Why are they getting so close, wtf. Can't you just take photos from a distance
They’re not lawn ornaments.
When I was in Wyoming I saw people get out of their car and walk through the tall grass toward a herd of bison...some with their children along.......never underestimate human stupidity...wild animals are not your PET!
Locals would do the same if they didn't go to jail for it.
I've never been there but i have to believe that most visitors to Yellowstone don't behave that way. I'm sure a lot are educated on the animals and respect them. Then there's those who think the animals are placed there for us all to see like a petting zoo.