The News Edge has spoken to Land Between the Lakes officials and we now have a few more details regarding a 37-year old man who was injured by a bison in Land Between the Lakes on July 4th.
LBL Public Affairs Officer Christopher Joyner says the man was injured by the bison around 4:45 p.m after he climbed over the fence.
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He notes a passerby actually helped the injured man come out of the enclosure. The man was treated by Stewart County Emergency Medical Services and transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt Medical Center where Joyner says he is in stable condition.
Joyner says he imagines the public is very interested in this because it is something unusual and reminds everyone to never enter the restricted wildlife enclosures.
There are two bison enclosures at LBL. Officials say the South Bison Range offers limited viewing from the Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway, and the Elk and Bison Prairie offers an opportunity to drive through and observe animals in their native habitat from the safety of their vehicle.
