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Another stupid, needless black eye for gun owners. I don't know if these folks are legal guns owners or not; doesn't matter at this point.
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Vandals identified in Death Valley rampage at pupfish refuge
Three men caught on camera vandalizing protected habitat in Death Valley National Park
Veronica Rocha Contact Reporter
Investigators have identified three men seen in surveillance video vandalizing a protected habitat in Death Valley National Park in a drunken rampage that included gunfire, skinny-dipping, vomiting and the death of a tiny endangered fish.
The men have not been arrested, but were identified after investigators received numerous tips from citizens who recognized their off-road vehicle, said Abby Wines, a spokeswoman for Death Valley National Park. The distinctive vehicle was described as a blue Yamaha Rhino that was “extensively customized, with an added seat and safety cage,” officials said.
National Park Service officials released video Monday evening showing the men illegally entering Devils Hole and possibly causing the death of a fish known as the Devils Hole pupfish. A $15,000 reward is being offered for the men’s arrests and conviction.
Video shows the men climbing down a wall of rocks.
Once they entered Devils Hole, park officials said the men shot at signs, gate locks, a security system motion sensor and damaged scientific monitoring equipment. The men fired at least 10 rounds and tried to remove cables in an attempt to dismantle the security system, according to authorities. They also left behind beer cans and vomit.
Footage from an underwater Devils Hole pupfish camera shows a pair of feet quickly entering the water and lifting ground sediment as the unidentified person stomped around. The water appears to be disturbed and shaking as the person moves.
At least one man jumped into the waters of Devils Hole, swam around and left his boxer shorts floating in the water, according to park officials.
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Vandals identified in Death Valley rampage at pupfish refuge
Three men caught on camera vandalizing protected habitat in Death Valley National Park
Veronica Rocha Contact Reporter
Investigators have identified three men seen in surveillance video vandalizing a protected habitat in Death Valley National Park in a drunken rampage that included gunfire, skinny-dipping, vomiting and the death of a tiny endangered fish.
The men have not been arrested, but were identified after investigators received numerous tips from citizens who recognized their off-road vehicle, said Abby Wines, a spokeswoman for Death Valley National Park. The distinctive vehicle was described as a blue Yamaha Rhino that was “extensively customized, with an added seat and safety cage,” officials said.
National Park Service officials released video Monday evening showing the men illegally entering Devils Hole and possibly causing the death of a fish known as the Devils Hole pupfish. A $15,000 reward is being offered for the men’s arrests and conviction.
Video shows the men climbing down a wall of rocks.
Once they entered Devils Hole, park officials said the men shot at signs, gate locks, a security system motion sensor and damaged scientific monitoring equipment. The men fired at least 10 rounds and tried to remove cables in an attempt to dismantle the security system, according to authorities. They also left behind beer cans and vomit.
Footage from an underwater Devils Hole pupfish camera shows a pair of feet quickly entering the water and lifting ground sediment as the unidentified person stomped around. The water appears to be disturbed and shaking as the person moves.
At least one man jumped into the waters of Devils Hole, swam around and left his boxer shorts floating in the water, according to park officials.
