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CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D.  – Custer State Park rangers responded to two incidents recently regarding visitors getting too close to the bison. In the first incident, the visitor fell and escaped further injury from the bison. The second incident with a different visitor resulted in a laceration to the leg. That individual was transported to Rapid City for medical attention. “Visitors need to know that buffalo are dangerous and should not be approached. These large animals may appear docile, but they are wild and unpredictable. The safest place to view them is from a vehicle,” stated Lydia Austin, interpretive program manager for Custer State Park.  Park rangers are currently investigating both incidents.

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The 2013 Custer State Park Fall Classic Bison Auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 , at the park corrals where 331 head will be sold. This year’s offerings include 21 mature bred cows, 7 mature open cows, 20 two-year-old bred heifers, 1 two-year-old open heifer, 41 yearling heifers, 48 heifer calves, 66 bull calves, 84 yearling bulls,  20 two-year-old grade bulls, 22 two-year-old breeding bulls and 2 burros. The auction will begin at  10 a.m. MST  at the Custer State Park Buffalo corrals, located 15 miles east of Custer on Highway 16A and then nine miles south on the Wildlife Loop Road. Signs will be posted to assist in locating the corrals. New this year, the auction will also be online at  www.DVAuction.com . A buyers’ reception will be held prior to the auction on  Friday, Nov. 15 , from  6-8 p.m. MST  at the Creekside Lodge in Custer State Park. For the past 48 years, the park has made i...