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In a remarkable incident at Yellowstone National Park, an SUV carrying five individuals inadvertently veered off the roadway, plunging into the Semi-Centennial Geyser—a thermal feature near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction. The vehicle became fully submerged in approximately nine feet of hot, acidic water with temperatures around 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Despite the precarious situation, all five occupants managed to exit the vehicle independently. Emergency responders transported them to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
On July 12, law enforcement rangers temporarily closed both lanes of the roadway to facilitate the safe extraction of the submerged SUV. Crews worked diligently to lift the vehicle out of the thermal feature, and after approximately two hours, the roadway reopened to the public.
The Semi-Centennial Geyser, though currently inactive, is known for its acidic and hot surface water. In 1922, it briefly held the title of the world’s largest geyser when it erupted, sending water up to 300 feet into the air.
Yellowstone National Park extends its gratitude to Hanser’s Automotive, the US Water Rescue Dive Team, HK Contractors, Resource Technologies Incorporated, and Yellowstone Park Service Stations for their expertise and professionalism in swiftly removing the vehicle from the thermal feature. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not released additional details at this time.
- Visitors to Yellowstone are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to all safety guidelines when exploring the park’s unique thermal features
