June 12, 2025
National Park System: “Man Gored by Bison”
A man was gored by a bison after a large group of visitors approached it too closely.
Yellowstone National Park Service (NPS) on a 30-year-old New Jersey man who sustained minor injuries after being gored by a bison. Though statistically rare, this is the second such incident in the park this year and remains under investigation. NPS reminds people to stay at least 25 yards from bison.
Learn More:
- Man gored by bison June 10 in Yellowstone National Park (National Park Service)
Hawaii Volcano Sends Lava into the Air during 25th Eruption
Here we go again!
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on an eruption of Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano — the 25th eruption since late December. While not immediately dangerous, the ash from the erupting volcano can cause visibility and air quality concerns. The U.S. has an estimated 170 potentially active volcanoes.
Learn More:
- USGS Facebook page
- USGS
- Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii erupts for 25th time since December, spewing lava 330 feet high: “Here we go again!” (CBS News)
Plane Carrying 242 People Crashes in India
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
Air India in a statement on the crash of one its planes carrying 242 passengers and crew members. The reason for the crash remains under investigation. The crash took place in a residential area, and no confirmed numbers on casualties or injuries have been released at the time of this writing.
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U.S. Issues Travel Advisory, Personnel Departure for Iraq
On June 11, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel due to heightened regional tensions.
The U.S. State Department concerning the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Pres. Donald Trump confirmed the move, stating the Middle East “could be a dangerous place” and referred to efforts to keep Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon. The Defense Department has issued voluntary departures for military dependents in the Middle East region. Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Bahrain denied reports of a similar order: “Reports that the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain has changed its posture in any way are false. Our staffing and operations are unchanged, and activities continue as normal.”
Learn More:
- Iraq Travel Advisory (U.S. State Department)
- US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran (Reuters)
- Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manama, Bahrain – June 12, 2025 (U.S. Embassy in Bahrain)
by Jenna Lee, Founder of SmartHER News
