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A drone operator was criticized by visitors at Yellowstone National Park after flying a remote-controlled aircraft too close to a family of bears.. The incident occurred on May 14 near Grizzly Lake, where Don Johnson was filming the bears with his iPhone .

Johnson said he did not notice the drone until a ranger raised his voice, and by then he had finished filming.. The video of the incident has been shared on Facebook and has garnered over 30,000 views.

The incident has left many divided over what should happen next to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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The incident has sparked a debate over the regulation of drones in national parks, with some calling for stricter penalties for those who fly them too close to wildlife.

According to the National Park Service, flying drones within the vciinity of any national park, including Yellowstone, is a crime that sees offenders spend up to six months in jail, with a possible additional $5,000 fine.

However, it remains unclear whether the drone pilot in this incident will face any consequences, as the individual remains unidentified.

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The incident has left many wondering who was behind the drone and why they chose to fly it so close to the bears.

According to Johnson, the drone pilot was controlling it from 'around the corner and behind the hill.'

However, it remains unclear whether the individual will be identified or face any consequences for their actions.

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The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of park rangers in preventing similar incidents in the future.

According to Johnson, the ranger who raised his voice was the first to notice the drone and alert the crowd.

However , it remains unclear whether the park rangers have the necessary resources and training to effectively prevent such incidents.