A 60-year-old woman suffered second- and third-degree burns after stepping off a designated trail and falling into scalding water near Old Faithful geyser.
Park officials urge visitors to stay on boardwalks and trails in hydrothermal areas, as the ground is fragile and can quickly give way to hot water.
This incident marks the first thermal injury in Yellowstone in 2024, emphasizing the dangers posed by hot springs to park visitors.
Since 1890, hot springs have resulted in at least 22 fatalities in Yellowstone, underscoring the critical need for safety awareness in thermal areas.
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