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Horrific simulation shows what happened to man who dipped finger in Yellowstone hot spring, accidentally fell in and dissolved within a day
- A man fell into Norris Geyser Basin while attempting a hot pot, resulting in a fatal incident near Yellowstone.
- The water measured near the boiling point, around 212F, intensifying the risk in the hot spring.
- Officials described the area as geothermally active, with closures in place for public safety.
- Rescue efforts were hampered by the hazardous environment and an incoming thunderstorm.
- Colin Scott's sister informed a nearby museum staff after the fall, prompting an alert to authorities.
- Park officials initially confirmed the victim was deceased due to extreme temperatures and thermal burns.
- The incident occurred in June 2016 when Colin Scott and his sister violated park rules at Porkchop Geyser.
- An online creator published a simulation claiming to show what may have happened to Colin after he fell.
- The victim's sister's footage and lack of immediate recovery underscored the dangers of Yellowstone's thermal features.
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