In the early morning of March 15th, Beijing time, Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan, known as the "most handsome 007", issued an apology for his previous behavior of trespassing into the restricted area of Yellowstone Park, saying that he had made an impulsive mistake.
Brosnan wrote: "As an environmentalist, I have the utmost respect and love for our natural world. But when I entered a snow-covered hot spring area in Yellowstone National Park to take photos, I made a mistake. An impulsive mistake that I must take seriously. I failed to see the posted "No Trespassing" danger warning signs and did not hike in the immediate area. I deeply regret my illegal behavior and express my sincere Sorry. Yellowstone and all of our national parks will be cared for and protected for everyone to enjoy."
The full text is as follows:
Brosnan also attached two beautiful pictures of Yellowstone Park. The Mammoth Terraces are a popular attraction in Yellowstone that are constantly changing in color and condition. By law, visitors to national parks must stay on designated footpaths. Venturing off the boardwalk is punishable by up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Interestingly, the area in the picture Brosnan shared is not open to visitors. However, in the comment area, fans expressed their acceptance of his apology and believed that he did not intentionally break the law. Some netizens said they hope he can continue to play James Bond.
According to foreign media reports earlier in the day, according to court documents obtained by the media on Thursday local time, Brosnan admitted to two charges of illegal hiking after carefully studying the thermal currents of Mammoth Hot Springs in the park. One charge was dismissed and the other charge was dismissed.
Two months ago, Brosnan stated that he would plead not guilty. He also entered a written plea to Wyoming District Court regarding the November 2023 incident, despite being photographed standing in the preserve at the time of the alleged violation. However, Brosnan did not appear in court at the first hearing.
Brosnan's trespassing occurred on November 1 last year. On that day, he was here for a private tour instead of filming a movie. However, he did not abide by the park's regulations, deviated from the designated path and broke into a hot spring area in the northern part of the park. He was charged for this and received two court summonses.
It is reported that the temperature of some hot springs in Yellowstone National Park even exceeds 60 degrees Celsius, and some even reach over 90 degrees. The surrounding rocks look normal, but are as brittle as thin ice, which is very dangerous for tourists and is a prohibited area. There are reports that at least 22 people have died from burns caused by hot springs in Yellowstone Park. Just last year, human body parts were found in a hot spring in the park. It was speculated that someone slipped and fell into the hot spring.
Brosnan was soaking in the hot springs and taking photos as if there was no one around. These photos were also included by a blogger in a collection of "Exposed Tourists Who Violated Hiking Rules in the Park", which is really embarrassing.
Brosnan poses in front of the snowy terraced restricted area.
Despite the lawsuit, Brosnan's mood and life seem to have not been affected, attending events and updating social updates as normal. Two days ago, he held an art exhibition and uploaded a loving photo with his wife Keeley Smith.
It was previously reported that Brosnan may face a penalty of 6 months in prison. As for whether there is still the possibility of imprisonment after he pleads guilty, and whether he will be blacklisted by the park as a tourist, we might as well wait and see.
