A 17-year-old hiker was burned after his foot broke through the thin crust in a thermal area near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, officials said. A 17-year-old hiker burned his foot and ankle while hiking in a thermal area near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.

A teenage boy visiting Yellowstone National Park was seriously burned when his foot broke through the ground near a geyser by the infamous Old Faithful, officials said.

The park service continues to remind visitors to stay on designated paths to avoid serious injuries or fatalities. Pets are also prohibited in thermal areas to prevent similar incidents. This incident follows a series of other injuries in the park, including bison attacks earlier this year.