Whether it's getting too close to wild animals or exploring areas that are off-limits, tourists can do some pretty dangerous things in national parks.
However, one tourist in Grand Teton National Park took things a step further. Instagram user touronsofyellowstone_2 (@touronsofyellowstone_2) shared a video of the tourist's willfully dangerous behavior.
In the video, a car is shown speeding down a bike path, of all things, with no regard for anyone or any animal that might be around.
Luckily, no person or animal was on the bike path at the time.
But as one Instagram user pointed out, "Holy guacamole! If that were summer they would've plowed over a hundred people!"
As if that possible damage wasn't bad enough, the driver's speed was concerning. It could have been dangerous to any wild animals around, regardless of the season.
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Grand Teton National Park stated on its website, "Animals may be on or near roads or the pathway," and this driver could've easily come across one of them.
And hitting a bison or another large animal especially wouldn't end well for anyone. If a wild animal had appeared while the driver was speeding along, both of them could have been injured or killed.
Even if the driver managed to stop in time, any wild animal facing down a speeding car might well have been provoked into attacking the vehicle. If they had injured the driver doing this, park officials could have hunted the animal down after the fact and euthanized it. This unfortunately happens often following animal attacks.
Considering the park's website has a reminder that states, "To protect wildlife, park officials ask visitors and local residents to practice vigilance and slow down while driving in Grand Teton National Park," tourists should take heed. It could save their lives but those of other people and wild animals.
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