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WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jun 09, 2016

Yellowstone Natl Park

They lost another tourist in the park. 23 year old tourist stepped off the walkway and broke through the thin crust falling into the acidic steam pot. They found no organic remains, only personal property.

This has been a high accident year at Yellowstone.
  • westernrvparkow's avatar
    westernrvparkow
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2016
    Apparently he was hiking alone, so this is one of those rare instances where a Yellowstone tragedy was not preceded by the phrase "Watch This!"
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jun 09, 2016
    What are NPs supposed to do, put up railings on otherwise safe boardwalks or at the edge of ravines?

    They put up signs everywhere warning people of what is very obvious danger yet still people disregard what is posted. There is sympathy for the family but Darwin will win everytime if you give him the chance.
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    Corky12
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2016
    From what I have read he did not just "step off" the boardwalk. He was 20+ yards off the boardwalk. The natural world is not forgiving.

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