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Bison knocks a woman unconscious, drags her across a road and rips off her pants after she crept up to a calf to take photos

A motorbike passenger was charged at by an adult bison after she tried approaching a calf to take close-up photos. Before she reached ...

A motorbike passenger was charged at by an adult bison after she tried approaching a calf to take close-up photos.
Before she reached the calf, the bison charged at her knocking her to the ground.
It happened in Custer State Park in South Dakota on Wednesday as bikers were in the area for the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.



An Iowa biker got off her motorcycle and approached a buffalo calf
An Iowa biker got off her motorcycle and approached a buffalo calf
The adult bison then came charging after her and threw her to the ground
The incident was captured on video happened in Custer State Park in South Dakota
The adult bison then came charging after her and threw her to the ground
The 54-year-old woman from Iowa was approaching the young bison when the adult charged at her catching her belt and jeans around its horn in the process.
The animal was then able to run off with her jeans but in the process knocked her unconscious. 
The woman was flung around like a rag doll before finally hitting the ground, after which point the bison returned to its herd.
The woman ended up having to be air lifted to hospital and is said to have suffered serious injuries but is expected to make a full recovery, according to KELO.
The incident occurred while thousands of motorcyclists are in the Black Hills in the western park of the state for the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The woman's pants ended up coming off during the attack
The woman's pants ended up coming off during the attack
She ended up having to be airlifted to hospital to be treated for serious injuries
Visitors are advised to stay in their vehicles and keep a safe distance from bison
She ended up having to be airlifted to hospital to be treated for serious injuries
Bikers gather at the Full Throttle Saloon during the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the midst of concern and criticism regarding such gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bikers gather at the Full Throttle Saloon during the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the midst of concern and criticism regarding such gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic
People walk along Main Street during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota last weekend. While the rally usually attracts around 500,000 people, officials estimate that more than 250,000 people showed up to this year's festival
People walk along Main Street during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota last weekend. While the rally usually attracts around 500,000 people, officials estimate that more than 250,000 people showed up to this year's festival
The Custer County Sheriff, Marty Mechaley, warned visitors to keep their distance from bison in the park. 
'We would like to remind everyone to not pet the fluffy cows - also known as Bison/Buffalo. We have had calls about the fluffy cows blocking the road occasionally - some people are also getting too close. 
'Remember this is their park and we are the guests….please give them a break and keep your distance.
The area is busy for the time of year with estimated 250,000 people have flocking to the state as part of a 10-day festival known as the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The rally is expected to become one of the largest public gatherings since the pandemic began. 
People rode from across the country to a state that offered a reprieve from coronavirus restrictions, as South Dakota has no special limits on indoor crowds, no mask mandates and a governor who is eager to welcome visitors and the money they bring. 
Motorcyclists ride through downtown Deadwood, South Dakota during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Motorcyclists ride through downtown Deadwood, South Dakota during the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
People ride through downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, pictured on Monday
People ride through downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, pictured on Monday

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