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.