Watch Out! Daring Tourist Suffers Horrific Injury In Yellowstone

A woman was injured while visiting Yellowstone National Park, and the incident serves as a valuable reminder to follow the rules when you're in the park. It's important to always stay on trails and boardwalks. Details regarding the incident can be found below.

Woman Severely Burned in Yellowstone National Park

According to a press release from Yellowstone National Park, A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire sustained second and third-degree burns to her lower leg while walking off-trail in a thermal area near Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park on Monday, September 16. The incident occurred when she stepped on a thin crust of ground, breaking through to scalding water below.

The woman was walking off-trail with her husband and leashed dog in a thermal area when she broke through a thin crust and suffered burns to her leg. The husband and dog were not injured.

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Park officials are reminding visitors to stay on designated boardwalks and trails in hydrothermal areas. These areas are fragile and can hide scalding water just beneath the surface. Additionally, pets are prohibited in these areas, as well as on boardwalks, hiking trails, and in the backcountry. For rules regarding pets, click here.

The woman was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for further treatment, and the incident is currently under investigation. This marks the first reported thermal injury in Yellowstone National Park in 2024. If you plan on visiting Yellowstone National Park, here are some important tips for safety. Always stay on trails and boardwalks.