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A 9-year-old girl was injured Monday afternoon in Yellowstone National Park when a bison tossed her into the air.

A group of about 50 people had approached within five to 10 feet of the bull bison, according to a Tuesday press release from the park. After about 20 minutes, the animal charged the group and tossed the girl into the air.

The incident occurred near Observation Point Trail in the Old Faithful area.

The girl was brought to Old Faithful Lodge by her family and later taken to a park clinic, where she was treated and released, according to the release. The incident is under investigation and no citations have been issued.

Park visitors are required to stay at least 25 yards from all large animals including bison, elk and moose and 100 yards away from bears and wolves.

Monday's bison charge was at least the second wildlife-related injury in the park this season. In late May, a park concession worker was injured by a cow elk in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.

Follow digital editor Alan Rogers on Twitter @alanmrogers

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