Rangers aren't always present while wildlife and human visitors cross paths in Yellowstone or Grand Teton national parks/NPS file
There are too many stories about Yellowstone and Grand Teton national park visitors getting in troubling situations with wildlife.
In an effort to raise public education about the problem, Brigham Young University-Idaho graduate Isabella Sosa-Salazar produced a video documentary on the conflicts.
"I wanted to make a documentary for my senior project. Earlier this year, a couple hunters survived a bear attack in Island Park (Idaho), and that's what initially got me thinking about wildlife attacks," Sosa-Salazar said in an email. "On top of that, I live just an hour-and-a-half from Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and I've routinely seen tourists disregard the signage and rules about wildlife safety.
"My hope with the video is that viewers can see that big game wildlife can pose real dangers, and we need to respect them in their homes. I want visitors to have a healthy fear of these animals, but more importantly, be empowered to enjoy national parks and wildlife viewing safely."
