PEOPLE SUCK and that INCLUDES Off Roaders!!

[OverlanderJK]

Does anyone truly believe they will be punished outside of say maybe a couple thousand (if even that) dollar fine? I highly doubt it. First it’s California. Second to the court systems it’s a big piece of wood in the middle of the desert.

 

[JamesWyatt]

Story at the link has been updated:

Update May 16, 2024 – Following a press release and overwhelming response on social media, a visitor responsible for pulling down a 113-year-old historic salt tram tower on April 19, 2024 is taking full responsibility for their actions.

“We are grateful to the dozens of people who reached out to the park with information and for all the statements of support that we received from people who care about this place and its cultural resources,” said acting Superintendent Elizabeth Ibañez. “Although we would certainly prefer that this damage hadn’t happened, we are glad that the person who did this ultimately took responsibility for their actions and came forward.”

The individual responsible for pulling over the salt tram called the tip line provided in an earlier press release, stating that this was done during a time of desperation while being deeply stuck in mud, and that it wasn’t their intent to cause harm to the historic structure.

Saline Valley Salt tram tower damaged - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

 

[OverlanderJK]

Story at the link has been updated:

Saline Valley Salt tram tower damaged - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

My point exactly.

Does anyone truly believe they will be punished outside of say maybe a couple thousand (if even that) dollar fine? I highly doubt it. First it’s California. Second to the court systems it’s a big piece of wood in the middle of the desert.

This person was an idiot and did damage but we as the pussified NPS are okay because they said sorry.

 

[JamesWyatt]

My point exactly.



This person was an idiot and did damage but we as the pussified NPS are okay because they said sorry.

Yeah, nothing like getting caught to keep you honest. They knew it was only a matter of time before someone who recognized them turned them in. They should not be treated as if they did the right thing.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Yeah, nothing like getting caught to keep you honest. They knew it was only a matter of time before someone who recognized them turned them in. They should not be treated as if they did the right thing.

No kidding. If they were so upstanding they would have gone to the park ranger office or called them as soon as they got unstuck not a week later.

 

[JAGS]

Does anyone truly believe they will be punished outside of say maybe a couple thousand (if even that) dollar fine? I highly doubt it. First it’s California. Second to the court systems it’s a big piece of wood in the middle of the desert.

Oh yeah, I know nothing substantial will be done. Would love to see some/any sort of action, but not holding my breath.

 

[kevman65]

Since I'm not from the area.

Did this happen on Federal land?

 

[OverlanderJK]

Since I'm not from the area.

Did this happen on Federal land?

Death Valley national park. Yes. Federal.

 

[kevman65]

Death Valley national park. Yes. Federal.

Then they may not get off easy.

Historically protected, Federal land, over $1000 damage. Fine up to $250,000 and/or 10 years in Federal prison.

 

[wayoflife]

Been out of cell range for the last few days and just now catching up on this. Figures that the people responsible for this shit won't take responsibility for their actions. Rather than turn themselves in, they just remove their video.