- Pierce Brosnan is an iconic British actor
- He has recently been fined for crossing into a national park
- THIS is the fine authorities gave him
How come his gadgets didn't tell him? In a plot twist worthy of a "Bond" movie, actor Pierce Brosnan, 69,is trading in his tuxedo for a court appearance! The suave former 007 has found himself in a steamy situation, and no, we're not talking about his on-screen escapades.
A small mistake!
Brosnan is set to face the music in Wyoming after allegedly taking an off-the-beaten-path adventure into the 'delicate' and dangerous hot springs of Yellowstone National Park.
The dashing Irish actor, known for his debonair portrayal of "James Bond," is accused of leaving the safety of the designated walkway to get up close and personal with the thermal wonders at Mammoth Terraces. Not once, but twice, Brosnan has been cited for these alleged violations on November 1.
Is there a pattern of mischief here?
The court summons is set for January 23, where Brosnan will stand before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie Hambrick to answer for his actions.
Perice was filming the western 'Unholy Trinit'y with fellow A-list actor Samuel L. Jackson near the park in the weeks leading up to his alleged illegal hike on Nov. 1. On Oct. 18, the 'Livingston Enterprise' reported Brosnan was at Yellowstone Film Ranch in Montana for the movie, which will be a tale of "revenge, dark secrets, and buried treasures" set in the 1870s.
And he's not alone in this adventure, of course. Tourists and other thrill seekers are routinely cited for venturing into closed areas of Yellowstone and other national parks across the country...sometimes with deadly consequences.
Fortunately, Brosnan didn't seem to wander into any untoward territory.
Yellowstone's no spy playground
Yellowstone is no stranger to thrill-seekers and rule-benders, but Brosnan's alleged escapade could land him in hot water – both figuratively and literally.
The Mammoth Terraces, a marvel of nature, are not to be trifled with. The park's federal rules are clear: Stay on the path or face up to six months in the slammer and a $5,000 fine. And Brosnan isn't the first to allegedly flout these rules; the park has seen its share of tragic outcomes for those who dare to dance with danger.
The park's history is stained with tales of woe, from Colin Nathaniel Scott's tragic end in 2015 to Il Hun Ro's grim discovery. And let's not forget the Connecticut woman who got a week-long stay behind bars and a two-year Yellowstone ban for her off-path antics.
Federal rules stipulate visitors to national parks must stay on the designated walkways. Venturing off the boardwalk is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. Peirce is just the latest tourist to try to bend the rules at the stunning park.
At least 22 people have died from burns sustained in Yellowstone’s springs and geysers.
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With water temperatures reaching a scalding 161 degrees and acidity levels that could rival stomach acid, it's clear that Yellowstone's beauty is best admired from a safe distance.
Social media is ablaze with footage of park-goers pushing their luck, like the couple caught on video testing the aforementioned scorching geysers, resulting in a scream of agony.
Brosnan's reps and the park rangers have been tight-lipped, but the message is clear: Respect Mother Nature, or pay the price.
