Should be illegal': Video captures illegal drone buzzing by Yellowstone grizzly and cubs

A drone buzzed by a mother grizzly and her two cubs at Grizzly Lake in Yellowstone National Park, captured by a visitor around 6:34 p.m. on May 14, highlighting ongoing drone restrictions in the park. Drones are banned across Yellowstone and all National Park Service sites, with violations classified as a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. The incident did not identify the operator, and the photographer and witnesses expressed anger at the intrusion. Yellowstone officials stress that drones can stress wildlife and disturb visitors, reinforcing prior drone-related incidents in the park’s history.