A 60-year-old woman suffered severe burns after breaking through a fragile crust while walking off-trail in Yellowstone, highlighting the dangers of straying from designated paths.
Experts emphasize that the ground in thermal areas is deceptively fragile, with scalding water just beneath the surface, making off-trail hiking extremely hazardous.
Park officials report that hot springs are responsible for more injuries and fatalities at Yellowstone than any other natural feature, illustrating the potential dangers of thermal areas.
Past incidents, such as a 20-year-old who was burned while trying to rescue a dog, illustrate that these thermal-related injuries can occur even with a seemingly cautious approach.
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