Two tourists are being sought by park authorities in Utah after allegedly stealing archaeological “artifacts” from Canyonlands National Park.
Canyonlands National Park officials have recently circulated photographs of two individuals they are trying to identify in connection with an archeological theft incident.
Related posts
Video footage captured two individuals, a man and a woman, on a National Park Service trail camera at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in the Needles district of the park. The archaeological area they entered was clearly marked as closed off. According to park officials, the pair removed artifacts from a cabinet and handled historic harnesses in a way that could have caused damage.
Authorities are requesting the assistance of anyone who was in the vicinity of Cave Spring Cowboy Camp on March 23 at approximately 5:30 pm. The incident, although recently disclosed, is believed to have occurred at that time. Investigators are urging individuals with any relevant information to come forward and provide their account of the events.
The artifacts seem to have been taken from the historic cowboy camp discovered along the Canyonlands’ Cave Spring Trail. The park service explicitly states on their website that entering, touching, or removing objects from the camp is strictly prohibited.
The camp brims with authentic artifacts that were abandoned by adventurous cowboys in the late 1800s. These pioneers would establish remote campsites as they tended to their cattle on the vast plains.
The establishment of this camp at Cave Spring was prompted by the presence of a dependable water source.
According to the NPS, national parks hold a significant place in our country as they are regarded as precious and safeguarded areas. The NPS emphasizes the importance of upholding park laws and regulations to preserve the natural and cultural resources of these parks for present and future generations.
Visitors to the park should adhere to the ‘Leave No Trace’ principles in order to minimize their impact on the natural environment and the park’s land.
The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
National parks in the United States have unfortunately witnessed the adverse impact of tourists, to the extent that there are suspicions of vandalism at historical sites.
Lake Mead National Park is a sanctuary for ancient rock formations and sand dunes that have stood the test of time for 140 million years. Experts have determined that the harm inflicted upon this remarkable landscape is irreparable.
