Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty to Yellowstone National Park Offenses – What Happened?
Pierce Brosnan Pleads Guilty
Pierce Brosnan pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area while visiting Yellowstone National Park in November last year. He was fined $500 and ordered to donate $1,000 by April 1 to Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit organization that supports the national park, reports Deadline.
Violation of Yellowstone’s Closures
During his visit to the park, Brosnan allegedly walked off-limits part of the Mammoth Terraces area, near the border with Wyoming, on Nov. 1. The federal citations stated that the incident occurred during a personal visit and not for any filming purposes.
Consequences of Ignoring Warnings
Millions of people suffer burns each year due to ignoring park warnings, leading to preventable injuries and even death. The park actively fines, arrests, and bans individuals for improper behavior, emphasizing the importance of following guidelines for visitor safety.
Previous Citation Issued
In December, Brosnan posted a photo online standing in a restricted and dangerous area, resulting in a citation. Despite deleting the photo, it remains visible on TMZ’s website, showing Brosnan atop a white crust resembling thermal features, deemed off-limits for conservation purposes.
Legal Proceedings
Brosnan initially pleaded not guilty in January through his attorney, facing charges of foot travel in thermal areas and violating closures and use limits within Yellowstone Canyon. These charges are considered petty offenses, highlighting the park’s emphasis on designated walking areas for visitor safety.