The Justice Department charged a Michigan man for drunkenly leaving the walkway in Yellowstone National Park and strolling into one of many park’s hydrothermal areas.

Jason Wicks, 49, of Hillman was charged with off-trail journey in a restricted hydrothermal space and being so drunk as to hazard himself and others, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming stated Thursday.

Mr. Wicks, who the Justice Department stated was burned, pleaded not responsible on Wednesday.

“The ground in hydrothermal areas is fragile and thin, and there is scalding water just below the surface. Therefore, everyone must remain on boardwalks and trails and exercise extreme caution around Yellowstone’s thermal features,” park officers stated in an announcement.

As a situation of his launch, Mr. Wicks is banned from each Yellowstone and Grand Teton nationwide parks till the case is resolved, the U.S. legal professional’s workplace stated. 

The case is being investigated. A trial date has not been set.

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