ORA 60-year-old woman suffered severe second- and third-degree burns on her legs after a tragic accident in a hot springs area of Yellowstone National Park, located in New Hampshire.
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The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the woman, accompanied by her husband, son and dog, “stepped on a thin layer of water” that broke, causing her to fall near the Old Faithful geyser, one of the most dangerous and emblematic areas of the park.
Abandonment of the authorized trail
The mishap occurred when the family, after deviating from the designated trail for visitors, was walking near the Mallard Lake Trailhead. Shortly after leaving the authorized route, The woman fell into the boiling waterwhich caused the serious accident. Although both her husband and son were present, neither of them suffered injuries during the incident.
Such situations underscore the risks of straying off the beaten path in Yellowstone, where the ground is fragile and high-temperature water lies just beneath the surface. Park officials always stress the importance of following marked routes to avoid accidents.
Pets, although allowed in some developed areas of the park, are prohibited from hiking trails, rural areas and thermal areas, due to the risk the latter pose. Despite this regulation, the family dog was present at the time of the accident.
Transfer to a specialized medical center
The woman, whose identity has not been released, was immediately transported by helicopter to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, where she was admitted to receive specialized treatment for the severe burns suffered. So far, no additional details about his health status have been revealed.
According to park officials, this is the first such accident reported this year at Yellowstone’s hot springs. However, the natural phenomenon has been responsible for more deaths and injuries than any other hazard in the park.
Since 1890, At least 22 people have lost their lives due to complications related to these geothermal waters.Yellowstone remains one of the busiest tourist destinations in the United States, with 3.5 million visitors as of August this year.
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