Explosives Found in Glen Canyon

[gonzo]

Passing along with no comment:

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (AZ,UT)
Explosives Found By Visitors Safely Detonated

While firefighters were dealing with a gas station blaze on the afternoon of July 18th, a park visitor reported finding a possible explosive device in Rock Creek Bay. Ranger Chad Hunter responded and confirmed the presence of 30 oil perforating charges, six blasting caps and approximately 50 feet of detonation cord connected to a power source. Hunter established a perimeter until officers from Kane County Sheriff

[DirkHammergate]

[b]Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (AZ,UT)
Explosives Found By Visitors Safely Detonated

While firefighters were dealing with a gas station blaze on the afternoon of July 18th, a park visitor reported finding a possible explosive device in Rock Creek Bay. Ranger Chad Hunter responded and confirmed the presence of 30 oil perforating charges, six blasting caps and approximately 50 feet of detonation cord connected to a power source. Hunter established a perimeter until officers from Kane County Sheriff

[Sombeech]

Where is Rock Creek Bay? Did they just want to blow up a canyon wall?

[gonzo]

Rock Creek Bay is at least 30 miles from Glen Canyon Dam. So, yeah, they're gonna need more explosives.

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