A chilling, newly released simulation provides a harrowing look at the fate ofColin Scott, a man who tragically fell into a hot spring atYellowstone National Parkand met a horrifying fate: he was trapped for an entire day and died with his fleshcompletely dissolved.
On June 7, 2016, the 23-year-old and his sister, Sable, were exploring the Norris Geyser Basin when the accident occurred.
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Unable to rescue him alone, Sable was forced to seek help due to a lack of cell phone service. Hope turned into horror when she returned, as according to reports from the National Park Service, only Colin’s upper body and hands were visible; his lower half had already melted in the heat.
“Due to the report of the individual not previously visible, a lack of movement, suspected extreme temperatures, and indications of several thermal burns, the subject was determined to be deceased.”
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Sable had to make the difficult decision of leaving her brother’s remains at the mercy of thescalding waters, and rescue operations began planning.
However, as the report explains, the water was so hot that it made it impossible for park rangers to retrieve Colin’s remains.
Despite trying their best to retrieve the body that night, a subsequent lightning storm made the area too hazardous for the rescue team due to the risk of slipping into one of the hot springs in the darkness.
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Collin and his sister visited the park with the intention of “hot potting,” a practice where visitors seek out naturalhot springsto soak in. However, the pair ventured into an unauthorized area near the Norris Geyser Basin in search of their perfect spot.
Yellowstone and its hot springs are particularly dangerous due to its features being preserved in their natural state
According to the author, the video was made to warn would-be visitors of the dangers ofYellowstone’s hot springs. The clip explains that the extreme temperatures caused extreme burns almost immediately, resulting in the young man’sdeath.
Officials have confirmed that Colin’s sister was recording on her cellphone when the tragedy happened and that a complete video of the event is in their possession. The park service, however, has decided not to release the footage to the public out of respect for the family and friends of the victim.
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Deputy Chief Ranger Lorant Veress emphasized the importance of adhering to all safety warnings and regulations due to the park’s natural features, which have not been manipulated to facilitate human traversal.
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