In the United States, two tourists were sentenced to imprisonment for violation of the rules of conduct in the Yellouston National Park, one of the largest nature reserves in the country. This happened after tourists have decided to go beyond the allowed routes, which is a serious violation in the territory where the rules for conservation of natural resources and safety are of paramount importance.
44-year-old Angela Flaertie, a resident of Seattle, came to court for trying to approach the famous Old Faithful geyser. The woman went almost three meters into the forbidden area, despite the installed signs and restrictions. This violation was recorded by another tourist who reported the incident. For this, Flaurerta was sentenced to seven days of imprisonment. Such violations can lead to serious consequences, since the geothermal areas of the park are not only environmentally friendly but also dangerous for people.
Another tourist, 25-year-old Shan from Georgia, drove into the geothermal area of the park, damaging natural objects and departing for a walk outside the allowed routes. During this gust, Shen received a week of imprisonment, five years in a conventional term and a fine of more than $ 1,000. This case emphasizes the importance of compliance with the National Park, where every step can cause irreparable damage to the ecosystem.
The Yelloustony National Park has strict rules concerning visitors, in particular, it is forbidden to deviate from the established tourist routes and close to geysers and thermal sources. In 2023, the famous actor Pierce Brosnan, better known as James Bond, received a fine for a walk outside the park trails, which became known thanks to publications on social networks. This shows how even celebrities can become control objects if you violate the rules.
The hydrothermal areas of the park can be extremely dangerous. The water temperature below the surface can reach hundreds of degrees, and the earth in these areas is often unstable and may fall. In 2024, one of the geysers threw away heavy debris that damaged the tourist tracks. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, but it emphasizes the severity of threats that carry such natural phenomena.
