NEW YORK, Oct 7, (Agencies): Bison, despite their appearance as placid, slow-moving giants, possess an unpredictable temperament and may launch sudden attacks without apparent provocation. Given that American bison can weigh up to a staggering 3,000 pounds and sprint at speeds of up to 35 mph, encountering them up close with their formidable horns is ill-advised.

This brings us to an incident at Yellowstone National Park where an unwitting tourist found himself trapped inside a public restroom due to a bison casually grazing just outside. Remarkably, the tourist exhibited commendable behavior by adhering to park regulations and staying put. Nonetheless, the ensuing video of this peculiar encounter has managed to elicit laughter from viewers worldwide, as the trapped individual could be observed cautiously peering out the restroom door, patiently awaiting the departure of the colossal creature.

This amusing footage initially surfaced on the popular Facebook group "Yellowstone: Invasion of the Idiots" back in July but continues to circulate online, well beyond the summer months. It's worth noting, however, that the trapped individual shouldn't be labeled an "idiot" since he dutifully followed park rules, even if it meant being temporarily confined in a restroom.

Taylor Caropolo, the person who recorded the video, recounted that not everyone exhibited the same level of good judgment, with some attempting to approach the "massive" bison. He recalled one incident where an elderly lady ventured within a parking spot's distance from the animal while her grandchildren desperately urged her to retreat.

Linda Veress, a spokesperson for Yellowstone, praised the trapped visitor's decision-making. "He made the right choice by patiently waiting for the bison to move away from the restroom," she stated. "The mandated distance requirements remain unchanged."

Yellowstone's regulations, akin to those in most national parks, mandate that visitors maintain a minimum distance of 25 yards from all forms of wildlife, including bison, elk, and deer, and a minimum of 100 yards from bears and wolves.

"The disregard for these regulations can lead to fines, injuries, and even fatalities," cautioned the National Park Service in a summer statement, following a slew of incidents involving tourists engaging recklessly with wildlife. "The safety of both these animals and humans relies on everyone exercising good judgment and adhering to these straightforward guidelines."