Evidently the full story didn't make it in the first link.
Later in the day, a National Park Service employee leaving a building was charged by the same bull and suffered bruises and strained muscles.
The elk also damaged six cars, adding to six it had previously attacked. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at $12,000 to $15,000.
Because the elk was threatening the safety of visitors and employees, park managers tranquilized it and removed its antlers before letting it loose.
Yellowstone rules require people to stay at least 25 yards from elk, bison and other large animals, and at least 100 yards from bears.
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Sounds like the Elk had been violent before. While I think they should have tried relocation first, then maybe remove the antlers. But they also should have fined the crap out of the tourist.
The good news is that he will have new antlers next year.
-alex
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