More Bad News From Death Valley

[ski3pin]

A Few Minutes of Joyriding at Eureka Dunes

DVNP Press Release

 

[fish more]

It's the idiots that ruin it it for everyone !!

 

[AWG_Pics]

Silly immature boys -- 'cause you know they are boys! Seems like 3 continuous weeks of being on-site to clean up their mess and to warn others not to do the same would put a noticeable crimp in their fun-loving thoughtless outlook on life. They might even learn something.

 

[ski3pin]

Speaking of silly and idiots, any bets on when they post their video to social media?

 

[AWG_Pics]

Sooner rather than later I imagine.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

This type of behavior is being more common now.
Too many people seem to think they can do what ever they want
and no regulations are going to stop them.
Hope someone comes forward with info to catch these idiots.
Frank

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

Based on observance from passersby December 29 and December 31, the joyride occurred between those two dates. Given youth have no patience whatsoever and expect everything yesterday, the video might already be online hiding in plain sight.

 

[craig333]

My money is on a SXS. Ready to go out of the box, don't need any mechanical knowledge or training

 

[Gentle on my world]

If the NYTimes link below is correct it may have occurred sooner.

"A biologist for the Park Service noticed the vehicle tracks and plant damage in the remote area on Dec. 26, 2024. The employee specifically documented damage to Eureka dunegrass, which is unique to the Eureka Valley region and is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, according to the Park Service."

Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large

National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago.

www.nytimes.com

 

[JaSAn]

. . . Seems like 3 continuous weeks of being on-site to clean up their mess and to warn others not to do the same would put a noticeable crimp in their fun-loving thoughtless outlook on life. They might even learn something.

This has been my position:
Time spent in manual labor at the park of the infraction at their expense.

Bonus:
Public service announcement on social media with a video of their punishment.