All articles tagged with #national park
Originally Published 17 days ago — by The Guardian
Chile is set to establish its 47th national park, Cape Froward, which will protect nearly 200,000 hectares of wilderness and complete a 2,800 km wildlife corridor, safeguarding biodiversity and Indigenous heritage in the region.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
A man in Queensland, Australia, was fined $145,000 after illegally bulldozing over a mile of Bowling Green Bay National Park to create a driveway, destroying protected ecosystems and wildlife. Despite warnings, he ignored regulations, causing significant environmental damage, but efforts are underway to restore the area. The incident highlights the importance of respecting protected natural areas and adhering to conservation laws.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A father and daughter from Wisconsin died of heat-related causes while hiking in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, after sending a 911 text for help. The incident highlights the dangers of extreme heat, with multiple heat-related deaths reported across the western U.S. in July.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and his daughter Beatriz Herrera, 23, from Green Bay, Wisconsin, were found dead in Canyonlands National Park, Utah, after running out of water in over 100-degree temperatures. They became lost while hiking the Syncline Loop Trail. This incident adds to the 59 confirmed heat-related deaths in the U.S. in 2024, with a historic heatwave affecting many states.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
An 83-year-old tourist from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, where the bison lifted the woman off the ground with its horns. She was airlifted to a hospital in Idaho, and the incident is under investigation. Park officials emphasize the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
An 83-year-old woman from Greenville was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, where the bison, defending its space, lifted the woman about a foot off the ground with its horns. She was taken to a medical clinic and then flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Her current condition is unknown.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KBZK News
An 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, was seriously injured after being gored by a bison near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The bison reportedly attacked while defending its space, lifting the woman about a foot off the ground with its horns. She was transported to a medical clinic and then flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The incident is under investigation, and no further details about her condition are available.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday in a remote part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, posing no immediate threat to human life or critical infrastructure. The eruption, characterized by low eruptive volume, primarily emitted gas and rock fragments. The U.S. Geological Survey noted minor or no ash emissions and observed lava from fissures. The last eruption in this area occurred nearly 50 years ago. The event was preceded by increased seismic activity, including around 250 earthquakes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has erupted in an area that hasn't seen volcanic activity since 1974, prompting the USGS to raise the Volcano Alert Level to warning and the Aviation Color Code to red. The eruption began early Monday morning, with lava flows observed from fissures south of Kilauea's summit. The USGS is closely monitoring the situation, warning of potential hazards such as toxic volcanic gas and vog, which could affect residents, visitors, and agriculture in the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Authorities are searching for two individuals caught on video vandalizing ancient red rock formations in Lake Mead National Park, Nevada. The footage shows the men scaling the formations and pushing large chunks of rock to the ground, causing irreversible damage to the federally-protected site. Park rangers are urging anyone with information to come forward, as vandalism at such sites can result in felony charges, fines, and jail time. Due to the park's vast size, visitors are encouraged to report any unusual activity to help monitor and protect the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Two men were caught on video damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead in Nevada, prompting authorities to seek public assistance in identifying the offenders. The incident took place near the Redstone Dune Trail, and park officials emphasized the irreparable nature of the damage. With the potential for felony charges, fines, and jail time, authorities are urging visitors to report any suspicious activity in federally protected sites, as they heavily rely on public monitoring due to limited staff.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Federal authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying two men who were caught on video damaging rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. The incident, which occurred near the Redstone Dune Trail, has sparked outrage as the park officials stated that the damage is irreparable. The National Park Service has emphasized the severity of such destruction, which can lead to felony charges, fines, and jail time. With staffing limitations, park officials rely on the public to help monitor and report suspicious activities, urging visitors to use their cellphones to capture evidence and report any vandalism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WMUR Manchester
Two visitors at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were caught on video destroying ancient rock formations, prompting park rangers to seek the public's help in identifying the suspects. The damage to the federally-protected formations, shaped over 140 million years, is irreversible. The suspects could face federal charges, jail time, or large fines if caught. The area, known for its breathtaking views and water sports, has been affected by extreme drought, causing water levels to plummet and exposing sunken boats and human remains. Visitors are encouraged to report any unusual activity to park authorities to help monitor the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Two visitors at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were caught on video destroying ancient rock formations, prompting park rangers to seek the public's help in identifying the suspects. The damage to the federally-protected formations, shaped over millions of years, is irreversible. The suspects could face federal charges, jail time, or large fines if caught. The vast recreation area, known for its breathtaking views and water sports, has been impacted by extreme drought, causing water levels to plummet. Visitors are urged to report any unusual activity to park authorities to help monitor the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Two visitors were caught on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, causing irreversible damage to federally-protected formations shaped over 140 million years. Park rangers are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects, who could face federal charges, jail time, or large fines. The vast recreation area, known for its breathtaking views and water sports, has been impacted by extreme drought, causing water levels to plummet and exposing sunken boats and human remains. Visitors are encouraged to report any unusual activity to park authorities to help monitor the area.