A teenage boy visiting Yellowstone National Park was seriously burned when his foot broke through the ground near a geyser by the infamous Old Faithful, officials said.

A 17-year-old boy has suffered “significant thermal burns” near a geyser close to Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.

Officials said a 17-year-old male sustained “significant” thermal burns to his foot and ankle area while hiking in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week.