The James Bond character is no stranger to dangerous situations, but actor Pierce Brosnan could face prison time after allegedly endangering himself by trespassing on an area of Yellowstone National Park. .
National Park Service rangers on Tuesday accused Brosnan, 70, of entering a restricted area at Mammoth Hot Springs near the Wyoming-Montana border.
Hot springs are some of Yellowstone’s most stunning visual features and include a variety of hot springs. high temperature geyser, steam vents and mud pots are dotted along the mineral-studded hillside. Yellowstone’s thermal activity is widespread and has existed for thousands of years.
Dramatic mineral terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park.
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The alleged incident involving Brosnan occurred on November 1st. Tomorrow Never Dies According to the two, the actor was at the park for a leisurely visit. Quote from the federal government Available from multiple retailers.
Authorities accused Brosnan of leaving a boardwalk in the area and crossing onto sensitive ground at Mammoth Hot Springs. He was formally charged with misdemeanor charges of “travel on foot in Yellowstone Canyon limited to all hot spring areas and trails” and “violation of closures and use restrictions.”
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The actor has not publicly commented on the situation. Brosnan faces a hefty fine and up to six months in prison.
Brosnan, who played James Bond from 1995 to 2002, was ordered to appear in court in Wyoming on January 23, 2024.
Despite the many warning signs found in the area surrounding Mammoth Hot Springs, many Yellowstone visitors are still observed trespassing into restricted areas. Several tourists suffered severe burns from hot springs that can reach boiling temperatures.
The city of Yellowstone announced that more than 20 people have died from burns suffered from entering or falling into the park’s hot springs.
Colorful mineral formations in the lower terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park.
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The park has been warning visitors about Yellowstone’s hot spring pools for some time, emphasizing that “the ground in hydrothermal areas is fragile and thin, and there is scorching water just below the surface.”
Official guidelines Visitors to the state should stay on boardwalks and trails and use extreme caution around thermal terrain. Do not touch Yellowstone’s hot springs or the heat drain from such areas. Bathing in hot springs is prohibited.
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