“Chilling Simulation Reveals the Gruesome Fate of a Man Who Dissolved in a Hot Spring—What Happened Next Will Shock You!”
On June 7, 2016, the 23-year-old and his sister, Sable, were exploring the Norris Geyser Basin when the accident occurred.
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Unable to rescue him alone, Sable was forced to seek help due to a lack of cell phone service. Hope turned into horror when she returned, as according to reports from the National Park Service, only Colin’s upper body and hands were visible; his lower half had already melted in the heat.
Colin’s passing was confirmed by a statement from US park ranger Phil Strehle.
“Due to the report of the individual not previously visible, a lack of movement, suspected extreme temperatures, and indications of several thermal burns, the subject was determined to be deceased.”
Youtuber recreates the events that surrounded the death of Colin Scott, a 23-year-old man who fell in and was subsequently dissolved by an acidic hot spring in Yellowstone
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Sable had to make the difficult decision of leaving her brother’s remains at the mercy of the scalding waters, and rescue operations began planning.
However, as the report explains, the water was so hot, it made it impossible for park rangers to retrieve Colin’s remains.
Despite trying their best to retrieve the body that night, a subsequent lightning storm made the area too hazardous for the rescue team due to the risk of slipping into one of the hot springs in the darkness.
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Sadly, by the time morning came, Colin’s body had vanished completely. The report explains that the extreme heat and acidic nature of the hot spring combined to dissolve the young man’s remains.
