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One of Churchill County’s most prized attractions was recently struck by vandals, according to a press release from the Bureau of Land Management.

The suspects littered Hidden Cave with graffiti and the information kiosk was riddled with bullets, according to the BLM’s press release. Graffiti was also observed on several rocks on the trail leading to the cave.

As a result, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the popular spot, east of Fallon.

The BLM and Churchill County Museum have temporarily suspended public tours of Hidden Cave until the investigation is complete.

BLM Public Affairs Specialist Kaitlin Godbey said the graffiti was discovered March 2, although it may have been there longer since the last tour was in late February.

The release said evidence of digging at the archaeological site was discovered as well as obvious damage to the interpretation signs, educational displays and lighting in the cave.

Godbey said no timetable has been established to re-open the tours. Law enforcement must complete its investigation as well as the BLM estimating cost and duration of a restoration project.

“This is the first instance of modern vandalism to the sensitive archaeological resources within Hidden Cave,” said Jason Wright, archeologist for the BLM’s Stillwater Field Office. “Damage to America’s public heritage, culture, and history is a felony crime and most disrespectful.”

BLM law enforcement is investigating the crime and if the suspects are apprehended, they face stiff penalties.

Current charges related to the vandalism of Hidden Cave include the Depredation of Government Property. The charge carries a fine and a prison sentence of up to 10 years.

Crimes associated with the Archaeological Resources Protection Act were also violated, according to the release. Penalties are a $2,000 fine and prison sentence of up to two years for first time offenders, and a fine of $100,000, and five years in prison for second-time offenders.

Hidden Cave is an archaeological site where thousands of artifacts have been discovered and have provided important information about the inhabitants. Prehistoric human use of the cave ranges from about 800 to 5,000 years ago.

Those with information about the crime are urged to call the BLM Crime Hotline at 1-800-521-6501.
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http://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/lahontanvalley/10596665-113/cave-blm-hidden-graffiti
 
This is ridiculous. How high do you have to be, or what upbringing does thou have to make you think this is okay???
 
OverlanderJK said:
Where is Darwin? He has been failing a lot the last couple decades.
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Very true. I wish we were allowed to assist natural selection in specific cases where the benefit to the gene pool would outweigh any potential remorse felt.......


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Saw this on the news tonight - simply unbelievable. I thought I left this kind of stupidness behind in SoCal. :grayno:
 
This reminds me of the idiots shooting up the old stamp mill at Washington NV, I thought that was a state historic site, why destroy our history??? Yes I approached these guys unarmed to ask wtf? There are a million other places to shoot out there.. Yes people SUCK!


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wayoflife said:
Saw this on the news tonight - simply unbelievable. I thought I left this kind of stupidness behind in SoCal. :grayno:
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I'm afraid you're gonna see this crap no matter where you move to in the US. Happens here in MO as well.
 
JeepKeeper said:
I'm afraid you're gonna see this crap no matter where you move to in the US. Happens here in MO as well.
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Unfortunately, you might be right. When I was a kid, there were tons of places my dad used to take me out in the Mojave that were still untouched. Today, they are all shot up, covered in graffiti or burned down. I'm sure a lot of this is due to the fact that they were so close to a major metropolitan area. Out here in northern Nevada, there are a lot fewer people and a lot of these sites are remote enough to keep the yahoos away from them. Over the last few years, Cindy and I have been doing a lot of exploring here and have been surprised at how many historical sites there still are and in surprisingly good condition. Hearing what happened here at this cave was just a splash of cold water in my face and a real let down to hear.
 
wayoflife said:
Unfortunately, you might be right. When I was a kid, there were tons of places my dad used to take me out in the Mojave that were still untouched. Today, they are all shot up, covered in graffiti or burned down. I'm sure a lot of this is due to the fact that they were so close to a major metropolitan area. Out here in northern Nevada, there are a lot fewer people and a lot of these sites are remote enough to keep the yahoos away from them. Over the last few years, Cindy and I have been doing a lot of exploring here and have been surprised at how many historical sites there still are and in surprisingly good condition. Hearing what happened here at this cave was just a splash of cold water in my face and a real let down to hear.
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I know a place that my parents frequent a lot with their camper about an hour from my hometown called Onondaga Cave State Park, there is a cave that you used to be able to enter and explore, but they have gated it off with fencing. They gated it off probably 15-20 years ago and I know it's not because there's something dangerous about it, but because a lot of vandalism had taken place. Really sad because honest younger generation people like me will never get to experience what locations like this have to offer.
 
10frank9 said:
This is ridiculous. How high do you have to be, or what upbringing does thou have to make you think this is okay???
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I'm sounding old, but it the generation(s) now, no upbringing. The drugs and alcohol have been around forever. No one did this 20 years ago.
They don't take or think about it.
I agree with someone else said earlier. Lets help Darwin evolution out a little and get rid of them. :twocents:

people suck!!
 
Trail Bud said:
I'm sounding old, but it the generation(s) now, no upbringing. The drugs and alcohol have been around forever. No one did this 20 years ago.
They don't take or think about it.
I agree with someone else said earlier. Lets help Darwin evolution out a little and get rid of them. :twocents:

people suck!!
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I'm thinking it all started when they took the "Board of Education", (the paddle) out of the schools. The one at my school had holes drilled thru it for quicker acceleration off the line, Yessir!!
 
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