Park Visitor Receives Injuries in Yellowstone Thermal Area

• 17-year-old boy received injuries in the thermal area
• The incident occurred near the geyser Lone Star
• This is the first thermal injury incident in the park in 2025

A 17-year-old boy received "significant" thermal injuries while hiking in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred on a Monday morning near the geyser Lone Star, close to Old Faithful. During his hike, he fell through a thin crust, which led to injuries on his legs and feet.

Emergency medical assistance was summoned, and the boy was transported to a hospital for further treatment. The condition of the boy is not disclosed, nor is it known whether he was on the designated trail at the time of the incident. The National Park Service (NPS) is currently conducting an investigation.

This is the first thermal injury incident in the park this year. An analogous incident occurred in the summer of 2024, when a 60-year-old woman sustained injuries at the second and third degree, also having stepped off the trail.

The National Park Service always recommends that visitors stay on designated trails, especially in thermal areas, to avoid unsafe situations. Water in hot springs can cause serious or fatal injuries, and under certain circumstances, hot water may pose a safety risk to visitors.

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