A bison attacked a female motorcyclist for getting too close with its herd in Custer State Park in South Dakota.

In the disturbing video, a group of motorcyclists had to interrupt their ride as a large herd of bison crossed the road. The footage showed one motorcyclist walking over and taking a video a few feet from the massive animals.

The motorcyclist then sits down a few feet from the bison and takes a cow and her calf's photo until a bison from the opposite side of the road charges her.

Her belt was caught in the animal's horn, and she has swung around aggressively. She fell to the ground when her pants were ripped off, thereby saving her life.

The woman "somehow escaped serious injury" and was flown to a hospital on a helicopter. The woman's current is not yet known.

The bikers were in Black Hills, South Dakota, to attend the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Keep a Safe Distance from Wild Animals

The video was filmed and posted by Jo Reed, saying that she is sharing the video to highlight the dangers of interacting closely with wild animals.

"Thankfully, the ranger did not need to tranquilize the bison," she wrote.

According to Reed, she did not feel that the bikers respected the space of the "massive beautiful creatures."

A week ago, the Custer County Sheriff's office in a Facebook post asked people not to pet the buffalo.

The post indicated that they have been getting calls about bison blocking the road occasionally, and some people are getting too close. The post warned that "Remember this is their park, and we are the guests."

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The National Park Service (NPS) on its website issued reminders to give the animals room to ensure safety when watching the animals. Most parks require the public to keep a minimum distance of 25 yards from most wildlife, and 100 yards from predators like bears and wolves. Animals generally react to a presence if it gets too close.

The advisory said that if you are "close enough for a selfie, then you are definitely close." The agency instead recommends using binoculars or zoom lenses and moving back to give the animal space when it approaches.

NPS also emphasized the importance of not disturbing the wildlife. Leaving the wildlife alone is not only mandated by law, but it also enhances your viewing experience. The law stipulates that it is illegal to intentionally feed, touch, tease, frighten, or disturb the wildlife. Wildlife in the parks is wild, and disturbances may trigger unpredictable behavior, NPS warns.

Last June 25, a 72-old woman from California was gored several times by a bison in Yellowstone National Park after approaching the animal within ten feet in an attempt to take a close picture of it.

The park rangers immediately administered first aid, and she was sent to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by helicopter for further treatment. Her condition was not disclosed.

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