Teen suffers ‘significant thermal burns’ near Yellowstone geyser

A 17-year-old boy sustained significant thermal burns near the Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park after his foot broke through the thin crust while hiking. Emergency responders treated him before transport to a hospital; this incident marks the first thermal injury in the park for 2025, with previous incidents highlighting the dangers of straying from designated paths.

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