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Fully submerged vehicle removed from thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park

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Crews work to lift car out of the Semi-Centennial Geyser

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News Release Date: July 12, 2024
Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• On Thursday, July 11 at about 10:40 a.m. a car with five occupants inadvertently drove off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park.  

• All five occupants exited the vehicle on their own, and each individual was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  

• Today, July 12, law enforcement rangers temporarily closed both lanes of the roadway near the accident in order to safely lift the car out of the thermal feature (see photo).  

• The vehicle was fully submerged in about nine feet of water. 

• The Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature has acidic and hot surface water temperatures (ranging around 105 degrees Fahrenheit). 

• After being closed for about two hours, the roadway reopened.  

• Yellowstone National Park would like to thank Hanser’s Automotive; US Water Rescue Dive Team; HK, Contractors; Resource Technologies Incorporated and Yellowstone Park Service Stations for their collective expertise and professionalism in removing the car from the thermal feature in such an expeditious manner.  

• This incident is under investigation and the park has no additional details to provide at this time.  

• Stay informed about current road conditions, temporary closures and traffic delays: 

• Visit Park Roads. 

• Call [phone] for recorded information. 

• Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). 

• Visitors: Please stay safe while exploring Yellowstone. Protect yourself and protect the park.  

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