A year has passed since TV reporter Deion Broxton gained widespread notoriety for his “I ain’t messing with you” bison encounter in Yellowstone National Park.
Broxton’s tweet, revealing his deep concern and featuring humble commentary as a herd of enormous bison approached, became a wonderful distraction from from the barrage of harrowing news related to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. (The tweet has garnered more than 13 million views.)
There was a herd of bison walking right toward me at @YellowstoneNPS today! pic.twitter.com/sdrBvojpwF
— Deion Broxton (@DeionBroxton) March 25, 2020
On Thursday, marking the anniversary of that unforgettable moment while he was on assignment for NBC Montana, Broxton implied that it helped change his life from a professional standpoint.
Now a reporter for Iowa News Now, he tweeted:
“A year later. I get tired of talking about this video. But it’s a reminder of my journey. I couldn’t get a job on TV because of my hood/Baltimore accent. I spent thousands on a speech coach. Fast forward, this week I learned I won an award from the Iowa Broadcast News Association.”
A year later. I get tired of talking about this video. But it’s a reminder of my journey. I couldn’t get a job on TV because of my hood/Baltimore accent. I spent thousands on a speech coach. Fast forward, this week I learned I won an award from the Iowa Broadcast News Association https://t.co/4L8JP6cOAy
— Deion Broxton (@DeionBroxton) March 25, 2021
About 4,600 bison reside in Yellowstone National Park and provide lifetime memories for tourists who appreciate viewing them from a safe distance.
But considering that bison can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds, and are surprisingly quick and unpredictable, messing with them is never wise.
Park regulations suggest staying at least 25 yards from bison at all times.
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