Hiker Gets Burnt

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Story Published: May 30, 2008 at 5:26 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 8:56 PM MST

By Danielle Leigh

The Artists' Paintpots area in Yellowstone National Park is temporarily closed due to safety concerns.

Eyewitness news has learned that yesterday afternoon a hiker from Utah suffered serious burns after falling through an established trail into a pool of near boiling water.

Before yesterday park authorities were unaware of the pool's existence.

Jeanette Hogan received burns to her ankle and lower leg. She was taken to EIRMC, treated, and released last night.

No word on when the trail will be re-opened.

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