Damn! This is a hard way to go out; looks kinda like he brought it on himself though.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/latest-nothing-recover-man-goes-hot-spring-213654093.html
Kinda wonder if maybe it was suicide....................guess we'll never know. And, this isn't the only off the wall dumbass thing for Yellowstone this year. They just had some 62 year old Australian get gored by an irritated bison he got to close to while trying for a selfie with it on his ipad.
Anyone down for a selfie with an oncoming train? Sheesh!
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/yellowstone-bison-attack-injures-australian-man-article-1.2244486
The stupid, it burns....I am an outdoorsman who has visited 14 different National Parks. I have spent many years camping, hunting and fishing in the outdoors, such that I'm quite aware of what bad critters that are out there. I have coincidentally been to Yellowstone 4 times- twice just passing through, since because of my wife's handicap status we can get in for free. Yellowstone happens to be a hub for travel- it is quicker to go through than around.
And I've seen people run up to Bison that are eating by the roadside and start snapping pictures within arms reach of the animal. I have been within spitting distance of several critters, including deer, elk and moose; but safely, either in a vehicle or with a barrier in between. One thing I know for sure is any critter that has horns, hooves, teeth and the ability to eviscerate you does not belong in a petting zoo.
And the world is full of stupid people. If you don't believe, go to Yellowstone. I saw a lady determined to get a picture of a Grizzly bear by hiking through an off limits area to get within 50 yards of the animal. A sow bear with a cub. fortunately a park ranger showed up and explained some shit to the lady. I didn't do anything, because I am a firm believer in the Darwinian selecting out of undesirables.
To get to hot springs and geysers you have to violate safe zones meant to keep you away from them. The idiot that got himself cooked crossed many yards of safe zone to get there. Darwin again. Hope somebody got it on video.
QuoteThey were about 225 yards away from the boardwalk in violation of park rules.
...and there goes my sympathy. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Quote from: Hydra009 on June 09, 2016, 04:44:03 PM
...and there goes my sympathy. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
The second time I went to the park was with my daughter her husband and the grand kids. In mid July. Previously we went right after Labor Day. Do that if you go. In July there were 2 million people in the park and traffic jams all over the place. Every idiot with a camera is there and instantly hit their brakes and jump out to take pictures of fucking chipmunks, for fuck sakes. Go either as soon as the park opens for the season or after Labor Day. You wouldn't believe the difference; about 1.5 million people. But even with all the people it is pretty impressive.
Oh, PS; if you go to the Grand Canyon, do try to visit the North rim as well. Some of the most beautiful scenery on earth. The North Rim is higher than the South and you can see the entire plateau it sits on. Some staggering vistas. And on the South Side, spend time at the Vermilion cliffs and do some hiking. Amazing scenery.
I'll try to bear that in mind, though the Grand Canyon isn't big on priorities for me. Maybe if it was bordered on three sides with water, had a nice pier, and some great fishing spots...:P
I love chipmunks ... Alvin!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW56dMH0T2s