Hiker, 17, suffers ‘significant thermal burns’ at Yellowstone National Park: report


A 17-year-old hiker suffered “significant thermal burns” on his foot and ankle after coming in contact with a geyser at Yellowstone National Park on Monday, officials said.

The unidentified teen sustained the injury while on a hike through a thermal area near Lone Star Geyser in the Wyoming section of the beloved national park, according to the National Park Service.

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People watching Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful, a geyser, erupting to the delight of hiking tourists. REUTERS

He suffered “significant thermal burns” to the lower extremity and was taken by medical staff to an area hospital.

Park officials are investigating the incident and provided no further details.

Steamy accidents are becoming a trend in Yellowstone this summer.

Back in June, tourists were left aghast as they watched a buffalo boil to death in a hot spring at Midway Geyser Basin near Old Faithful, park officials said.


Yellowstone National Park geyser basin with teal water and colorful mineral deposits.
Fumaroles are seen in the Yellowstone Lower geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. REUTERS

Visitors to Yellowstone are warned to remain on trails and avoid close contact with hydrothermal areas which can be exceedingly dangerous.


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