23 Years Old Man Slipped and Fell into Boiling Water in Yellowstone Park

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Rangers at Yellowstone National Park confirmed that a 23 years old man slipped and fell into boiling water. Rangers informed that a 23 years old man named Colin Nathaniel Scott resident of Portland, Oregon was walking near Porkchop Geyser with his sister. He had strayed away from the secure predefined path. His sister was watching while he accidently slipped and fell into the boiling water. Rangers started search after two days of this incident because they said that acidity and temperature was at high level, but Rangers confirmed that it is impossible that they will be able to find his remains. On Wednesday, effort started to recover his remains, but finished shortly due to there was nothing to recover safely.

A spokesman of the park Charissa Reid said that sister of Colin was with him; she saw the incident and reported to the authorities. The Superintendent of Park Dan Wenk said in a statement that this terrible event will remind all of us to follow rules & regulations and stay on boardwalks during the visit to geyser basins of Yellowstone National Park. Point to be noted that Park officials confirmed there are at least 22 deaths recorded since 1890 all related to hot springs and Yellowstone. The temperature in the park reaches at least 200 degree Fahrenheit in the hot springs. A spokesman of Yellowstone Park said that some people leaves the predefined designated paths cause unfortunate incidents such as approaching near wild animals.