Yellowstone Wildlife Disturbances Lead to Guilty Pleas.
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Clifford Walters, 78, pleaded guilty to one count of disturbing wildlife after he pushed a newborn bison calf up from a riverbank in Yellowstone National Park. The calf had to be euthanized after it was abandoned by the herd and approached cars and people along the roadway. Walters was ordered to pay a $500 fine and a $500 community service payment to the Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund. Yellowstone National Park reminded visitors that approaching wild animals could drastically affect their well-being and survival.
- Man Pleads Guilty to Moving Bison Calf, Calling It an 'Act of Compassion' The New York Times
- Man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife after bison death at Yellowstone KUTV 2News
- Man pleads guilty to actions leading to bison's death, not found to be malicious The Denver Gazette
- Man pleads guilty after an encounter with a bison at Yellowstone National Park led to the animal being euthanized, prosecutors say CNN
- Tourists grab baby elk, put it in car and go to police station, Yellowstone rangers say Idaho Statesman
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