Pierce Brosnan fined for walking off trail in Yellowstone National Park thermal area
Mammoth, Wyo. — Actor Pierce Brosnan, who pleaded guilty Thursday to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a November visit to Yellowstone National Park, was caught after posting pictures online, court records said.
According to court records, Brosnan contacted the court hearing in Mammoth, Wyoming and was penalized $500. He was also instructed to donate $1,000 to Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit group that provides aid to the park. The prosecution had suggested a $5,000 fine and a two-year probationary term.
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The charge for breaking closures and exceeding usage limits was dropped by Judge Stephanie Hambrick.
The actor posted an apology on his Instagram account last Thursday, admitting to making a sudden mistake and describing himself as an advocate for the environment who holds great admiration and affection for our planet’s natural beauty.
Brosnan expressed remorse for his wrongdoing and extends sincere apologies to everyone for violating this delicate area. He acknowledges the importance of preserving Yellowstone and all of our National Parks for everyone to appreciate.
The writer entered the thermal area to take a photo and did not notice a “no trespassing” sign. They also did not hike in the nearby vicinity.
Brosnan concluded the message by saying, “#StayOnThePath.”
According to citations given by the park, a 70-year-old man named Brosnan was found walking in a restricted area at Mammoth Terraces, a part of Yellowstone located near the border of Wyoming and Montana, on November 1st. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Wyoming stated that he was visiting the park for personal reasons and not for any film-related work.
According to court records, he posted pictures of himself posing on the hot springs while surrounded by snow on his Instagram page.
The Mammoth Terraces are a beautiful location where bubbling hot springs covered in minerals can be found on a hillside. These are just a few of the many thermal attractions in the park, including erupting geysers and churning mud pools with water that is either at or close to boiling temperature.
Venturing beyond the designated boundaries in these regions can pose a threat: A large number of individuals who frequent Yellowstone end up sustaining severe burns due to disregarding cautionary signs advising them to stay on the designated path.
Being apprehended can also lead to legal consequences, including imprisonment, substantial penalties, and being barred from the park, which is regularly enforced for trespassers.
Brosnan has been featured in four James Bond movies, played the lead in the 1980s show “Remington Steele,” and is renowned for his starring parts in the films “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.”
Source: cbsnews.com