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The Bureau of Reclamation and Wyoming's archaeologist are working to remove the fossils before the reservoir rises from spring snowmelt.

Law enforcement is investigating whether any remains have been taken from the site.

The defendants belong to Wild Buffalo Defense, which describes itself as, people dedicated to seeing wild buffalo roam free and protecting Indian treaties.

All three pleaded guilty to entering a closed area of the park.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Yellowstone National Park Tip Line at (307) 344-2132 or email YELL_LEO@nps.gov.

Work on the first phase of the project began in October and should be completed in July.

The defendants and their Vancouver, B.C.-based High on Life/SundayFundayz have drawn international outrage for posting videos of unethical if not illegal behavior at national parks and international sites.

The individual walked on the terrace formations near Liberty Cap and collected thermal water.

“Kassam stated that he understood what he did was wrong and he would never pick up or disturb any wildlife again, and instead would wait at the scene and call for law enforcement."

The National Park Service is making improvements to one of its visitor centers in Yellowstone National Park.