Following an alleged incident of trespassing in the restricted regions of Yellowstone National Park, the actor, Pierce Brosnan, is set to make a court appearance on January 23.
Reports suggest that Brosnan deviated from the prescribed pathways of the Mammoth Terraces area on November 1. Known for its changing hues and geothermal activity, this section of the park is a sight to behold. Despite its beauty, park regulations insist upon visitors remaining on walkways, ensuring both their safety and the preservation of the fragile ecosystem.
The actor faces charges for ‘Foot Travel in a Thermal Area' and ‘Closure Violation'. Overseeing the case will be U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie Hambrick.
Yellowstone National Park: A Beauty with Dangers
Mammoth Terraces, like other areas of the park, holds several dangers. The water temperatures can escalate to a scorching 161 degrees, and the acidity levels can be as potent as stomach acid. For the safety of visitors and the park's ecosystem, it is necessary to abide by the rules and not stray from the designated pathways.
The potential consequences for these violations are severe. Perpetrators can face jail sentences of up to six months and fines that may reach up to ,000.
Previous Incidents
The issue of tourists failing to adhere to park rules is a recurring problem. In 2021, a woman was sentenced to a week in jail, issued a ,000 fine, and banned from the park for two years for committing similar offenses. In the park's history, there have been 22 instances of fatalities due to burns from carelessly stepping off paths.
Recent transgressions include a couple trying to touch 175-degree geysers and a tourist damaging moose vegetation by driving off-road.
The Actor’s Circumstances
At the time of the incident, Brosnan was on location for his film work. He was shooting for the Western “Unholy Trinity” alongside Samuel L. Jackson.