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280 lost hats and 2 Jesus figurines among items removed from famous hot springs

Hats collected by the Yellowstone National Park Geology Team and other park staff from hydrothermal areas during the summer 2026 season (Geology Team truck for scale). (Margery Price / NPS via SWNS)

By Dean Murray

Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have pulled more than 280 lost hats from the famous hot springs.

280 lost hats and 2 Jesus figurines among items removed from famous hot springs

Two small Jesus figurines and Lego Star Wars stormtrooper are among a treasure trove of trash cleaned up by staff. (Margery Price / NPS via SWNS)
280 lost hats and 2 Jesus figurines among items removed from famous hot springs

Coins, bills, and jewelry collected by the Yellowstone National Park Geology Team from hydrothermal areas during the summer season in 2026. (Margery Price / NPS via SWNS)
280 lost hats and 2 Jesus figurines among items removed from famous hot springs

More bizarre Yellowstone National Park Geology Team finds from hydrothermal areas during the 2026 summer season—including golf tees, fortune cookie fortunes, AirPods, rubber ducks, Invisalign retainers and two small Jesus figurines. (Margery Price / NPS via SWNS)
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