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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(133,928 posts)
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:43 PM Apr 2024

2 visitors captured on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead

Two visitors at Lake Mead National Recreation Area were captured on video destroying ancient rock formations and park rangers are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

Video shows two visitors who scaled towering russet-colored rock formations along the park’s Redstone Dune Trail and were shoving wide slabs of sandstone to the ground. A young girl screams as the stone topples and crumbles to dust.

Damage to the federally-protected formations, which were shaped over time out of 140 million-year-old sand dunes, is irreversible. Recreation area spokesperson John Haynes called the destruction “appalling.”

“Why on earth would you do this to this area that’s so beautiful? It’s one of my favorite places in the park and they’re up there just destroying it. I don’t understand that,” Haynes told CNN affiliate KVVU.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/2-visitors-captured-video-destroying-070844708.html

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2 visitors captured on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2024 OP
What the hell is wrong with people? StarryNite Apr 2024 #1
When I was an adolescent, I loved rolling small boulders down hills or cliffs. SYFROYH Apr 2024 #2
And why are their faces blurred out? StarryNite Apr 2024 #3
It's weird. They blurred out their faces in the video but posted a screen grab in the next article. catbyte Apr 2024 #6
That is weird. StarryNite Apr 2024 #9
Here they are: catbyte Apr 2024 #4
More American Taliban in action. GreenWave Apr 2024 #8
Paraphrasing: no_hypocrisy Apr 2024 #5
I'm just guessing but I'll bet they wear read ball caps. And they won't be able to afford the fine when caught...... usaf-vet Apr 2024 #7
I hope these dumbfucks pay dearly for this Sky Jewels Apr 2024 #10
Throw the book at these jackasses MustLoveBeagles Apr 2024 #11

SYFROYH

(34,213 posts)
2. When I was an adolescent, I loved rolling small boulders down hills or cliffs.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:45 PM
Apr 2024

I don't know why, but it was as fascinating as fire.

But as an older teenager, I realized how dangerous it was. Even if I was sure there wasn't anyone below, I could be wrong.

I don't think I ever considered the issue of protected land.

catbyte

(38,839 posts)
6. It's weird. They blurred out their faces in the video but posted a screen grab in the next article.
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 01:59 PM
Apr 2024

I posted it below.They look like the type that would do such a thing.

usaf-vet

(7,771 posts)
7. I'm just guessing but I'll bet they wear read ball caps. And they won't be able to afford the fine when caught......
Mon Apr 15, 2024, 02:10 PM
Apr 2024

..... and finally, they will whine about having to go to jail.

I am just saying!

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