MAMMOTH SPRINGS, Wyo. – A man was recently caught on camera coming dangerously close to a bison as he taunted the animal in Yellowstone National Park.

The incident occurred on July 24, when park visitor Brittney Matthews shot a video of the man and the bison.

In the video, the man can be seen walking toward the male bison, or bull, from behind.

The bull then turns and starts walking toward the man, who slowly backs up and then stretches his arms out.

"Is he calling him out?" someone can be heard saying off-camera.

YELLOWSTONE TOURIST GORED AFTER APPROACHING BISON

The man remains at his spot, watching the bull, until the animal begins walking toward him once again. The man steps away, walking backward.

He then appears to have a standoff with the animal, before it begins moving toward

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