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VisitWhat type of safety measures will Yellowstone implement at Old Faithful by end of 2024?
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New Hampshire Woman Suffers Third-Degree Burns at Yellowstone's Old Faithful
Sep 18, 2024, 10:49 PM
A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire suffered severe burns after falling into scalding water at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful when she was walking off-trail with her husband and dog. The woman broke through a thin crust over the thermal area, resulting in second and third-degree burns to her lower leg. Officials from the National Park Service confirmed the details of the accident.
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