Yellowstone News and Information

  Idaho grizzly bear killing reveals insights into investigation of wildlife crimes

  Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park Park entrance sign NPS / Jacob W. Frank MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, approximately 3 miles south of Old Faithful. Rangers observed a single vehicle that had been driven into a snowbank, with a male standing outside. They located a deceased female inside the car. The male was detained and subsequently arrested for drug possession and other traffic-related charges. Investigators are determining what led to the female’s death and attempting to complete next-of-kin notifications.  Additional information will be provided as the investigation proceeds. The investigation is being performed by the National Park Service (Investigative Services Branch and Yellowstone Law Enforcement Division), with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney’s Office, and Teton County Coroner’s Office. The road between Old Fa...

Idaho father & son sentenced for killing grizzly near Yellowstone

Man Arrested In Yellowstone In Vermont ‘Murder For Hire’ Plot

  Wyoming launches new missing persons database, listing 71 cases dating back to 1974

  Former park worker remembered for recovery missions

  News Release Cause of death determined for Shoshone Lake canoer in Yellowstone, search and recovery continues for brother East shore of Shoshone Lake. NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: September 29, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 9/29 Update: Cause of death determined for Shoshone Lake canoer in Yellowstone, search and recovery continues for brother   MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – An autopsy has been completed on 67-year-old Mark O’Neill whose body was found on the east shore of Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park Monday, Sept. 20. The autopsy determined the cause of death of O’Neill was exposure (hypothermia). O’Neill, from Chimacum, Washington, along with his *brother, 74-year-old Kim Crumbo, from Ogden, Utah, were reported overdue by a family member Sunday, Sept. 19 from their four-night backcountry trip to Shoshone Lake. Search and recovery efforts continue at the lake to locate Cru...

  Chimacum man died of exposure, brother still missing in Yellowstone Park

  Utahn missing in Yellowstone considered 'legend of a man'

  News Release Fatality, active search and rescue at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park East shore of Shoshone Lake. NPS / Jacob W. Frank Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: September 21, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Park search and rescue crews located the body of Mark O’Neill along the east shore of Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park Monday, Sept. 20. O’Neill, 67, from Chimacum, Washington, and his half-brother, Kim Crumbo, 74, from Ogden, Utah, were reported overdue by a family member Sunday, Sept. 19 from their four-night backcountry trip to Shoshone Lake. On Sunday, Sept. 19, park crews located a vacant campsite with gear on the south side of Shoshone Lake, as well as a canoe, paddle, PFD and other personal belongings on the east shore of the lake. Crews located the body of O’Neill along the east shore during the morning of Monday, Sept. 20. Search and rescue eff...

  Mother of RI woman burned at Yellowstone National Park says daughter got lost hiking

  Body 'consistent with description' of Gabby Petito found in Bridger-Teton National Forest   also Remains believed to belong to missing woman in van mystery are found New York Times   also FBI: Human remains found in Wyoming likely Gabby Petito Fox News  

Agencies join in investigation of Gabby Petito disappearance, missing poster released    

News Release Woman suffers significant thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park; Stay on boardwalks and trails in thermal areas Sunset near Pump Geyser NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: September 16, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 At Old Faithful early Thursday morning, September 16, park rangers provided initial care to a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island with second- and third-degree burns to 5% of her body. Due to the injuries, the patient (a concessions employee) was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone and then life-flighted to the Burn Center at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. This incident is under investigation. The ground in hydrothermal areas is fragile and thin, and there is scalding water just below the surface. Everyone must always remain on boardwalks and trails and exercise extreme caution around thermal features. Learn more about safety in thermal areas at go.nps.gov/yellsafety . This is the first sign...

  News Release Missing Person Gabby Petito News Release Date: September 15, 2021 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton law enforcement rangers are working with the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Teton County Sherriff’s Office, Jackson Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the disappearance of Gabby Petito.  Petito was believed to have been in Grand Teton National Park at the time of her last contact with her family.  Anyone with possible information on Gabby Petito’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324). Last updated: September 15, 2021

Urgent search for missing woman who was in Grand Teton National Park   East Idaho News   also Video: Brian Laundrie leaves 'uncomfortable' Gabby Petito alone in collapsing tent in rain   meaww.com   also Gabby Petito disappearance – Couple’s campervan seized from boyfriend’s parents’ home as cops probe ‘odd circumstances’   www.the-sun.com  

  Grizzly bear that killed man and charged rescuers near Yellowstone was likely guarding food, investigators say also see West Yellowstone Man Found To Be At Fault For Fatal Grizzly Attack - Cowboy State Journal  

 Dead Grizzly Bear Found Decapitated With Paws Cut Off in Yellowstone River

  Officials investigate incident involving woman approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone

  Yellowstone National Park investigating “illegal acts” after golfer chips golf balls across the park