Despite plentiful warnings of the dangers, several tourists have been filmed dipping their hands in thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park over recent months, often burning themselves in the process. A video compilation of such incidents is currently circulating on social media due to now infamous Instagram account TouronsOfYellowstone, which calls out visitors who flout the rules at the National Park and put themselves in danger.
There are many natural hazards at Yellowstone, including wildlife, fast-flowing rivers, and steep cliffs, but hot springs are the leading cause of serious injuries at the park. The NPS warns visitors that Park Rangers cannot guarantee their safety, and it is their own responsibility to follow the rules and use common sense.
