Internet blasts 2 vandals for destroying preserved natural rock formations in Nevada national park

BOULDER CITY, NEVADA: People on social media were seriously puzzled when they saw a video of two guys wrecking the beautiful rock formations at Lake Mead National Park in Nevada. The clip spread like wildfire across platforms, leaving everyone scratching their heads and furious.

Individuals were quick to demand harsh consequences for these vandals. They wanted to see them punished hard, not just for justice, but also to send a clear message to anyone who gets the idea of breaking the law.

Vandals damage natural rock formation at Nevada national park

According to the Daily Mail, two individuals visiting the famed rock formations at Lake Mead National Park are under the radar of federal authorities for causing serious harm to one of the iconic sites in Nevada.

Last weekend, the incident occurred on the lake's north side, a hotspot with stunning red dunes drawing many visitors. A witness caught the two men putting in a serious effort to send hefty chunks of loose rock tumbling off the edge of a cliff on his camera.

The Daily Mail also noted that the video made its way to the National Park Service. In a heart-wrenching detail, a little girl, reportedly one of the men's daughters, can be seen standing nearby, terrified, and screaming as the rocks crash down.

In the footage, the distressed girl can be heard yelling, "Daddy, don't fall," as the men continue to push the rocks over, watching them smash down the cliffside. Park officials are furious, emphasizing that the ancient rocks can't just be patched up.

John Haynes, a spokesperson for the park, expressed his disbelief, and told KVVU, "It’s one of my favorite places in the park and they’re up there just destroying it. I don’t understand that. Why would you even do something like this? Like, why on Earth would you do this? This almost feels like a personal attack in a way."

Haynes also highlighted the challenges of monitoring such a vast area, saying, "It is 1.5 million acres. We have two big lakes, a chunk of the Colorado River. It gets pretty difficult based on our staff levels to be everywhere all at once."

Internet users call for prosecution of the two vandals

Several readers online expressed their frustration with the horrifying incident, with one social media writing, "Just think - what if everyone tossed the rocks in these areas? It would destroy it. What gives these low lifes the right to do this. Others might follow their example. Throw the book at them. And terrifying the little girl!!! They could have fallen and died! Makes me think some ranger had to warn them so they did this."

Another user wrote, "Why are their faces blurred? The park rangers should be letting people see those faces in the hopes they are recognized and can be fined and hopefully receive jail sentences and prohibited from any National Park."

One person commented, "These rock formations took millions of years to form. This park is protected for future generations to experience. An example must be made of anyone who violates the laws protecting these national parks."

Another wrote, "I would love to know their excuse but the need Federal jail time as if they don't others could be encouraged to do similar in other sites."

One individual stated, "Banning them from these parks is not enough. Long prison sentences would be a good deterrent.."

Another stated, "The world should be allowed to see the faces of these muppets. The place that took millions of years to develop will never be as it was yesterday, that deprives all future generations of the pleasure of seeing what nature gives us freely. Prosecute them to the full extent of the law."

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