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SUV Plunges into Yellowstone's Semi-Centennial Geyser, Passengers Escape Safely

The vehicle, submerged in hot, acidic water, was retrieved after a two-hour road closure; all five occupants sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The accident occurred near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction.
  • The SUV ended up fully submerged in the geyser's 105-degree Fahrenheit water.
  • All five passengers managed to exit the vehicle on their own and were hospitalized.
  • Yellowstone law enforcement closed the road for two hours to extract the SUV.
  • The incident is under investigation by park officials.
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