MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, pleaded guilty on Thursday to leaving a designated path in a thermal area while visiting Yellowstone National Park in November.
Brosnan, who phoned in for the court hearing, was fined $500 and instructed to donate $1,000 to Yellowstone Forever, a nonprofit that supports the park, by April 1, according to court records.
A second minor offense for violating closures and use limits was dismissed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie Hambrick.
Brosnan’s lawyer, Karl Knuchel, was not immediately reachable for comment.
Brosnan, aged 70, ventured into a restricted area at Mammoth Terraces, located in the northern part of Yellowstone near the Wyoming-Montana border, on Nov. 1, as mentioned in the citations. His visit to the park was personal and unrelated to film work, as stated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Wyoming.
Mammoth Terraces is a picturesque area with mineral-covered hot springs emerging from a hillside. These are among the park’s numerous thermal features, ranging from erupting geysers to bubbling mud pots, with water at or near the boiling point.
Venturing off-limits in these areas can be hazardous, as warned by officials. Each year, several visitors to Yellowstone suffer severe burns due to disregarding trail warnings.
Getting apprehended can result in legal consequences, including imprisonment, substantial fines, and park bans for trespassers.
Apart from his portrayal of James Bond in four films, Brosnan gained fame from the 1980s TV series “Remington Steele” and leading roles in the movies “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.”
