Vandalism of petroglyphs spurs probe
Submitted by coldrum on Thursday, 14 June 2007 Page Views: 1239
Site WatchBureau of Land Management authorities are investigating the vandalism of a series of ancient petroglyphs. As many as 35 shots were fired at these petroglyphs near Fillmore, Utah. Federal officials say the damage is irreparable.The rock panels were damaged last month by gunfire — as many as 35 shots destroyed the ancient art located southwest of Fillmore, the Bureau of Land Management reported.
"It's a shame that people do this," Sherry Hirst, field manager for the BLM's Fillmore office, said Friday.
The petroglyph vandalism was discovered earlier this week by a group of contractors taking inventory of archaeological sites in the area. The rock art is believed to be thousands of years old and had been untouched until May 2007, the BLM said.
The damage is irreparable, Haines said. However, the BLM will take steps to make the damage less apparent. A professional rock art conservator will be "inpainting" the damaged panels.
The BLM is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-722-3998 or 435-743-3100.
For more, see Deseret News.
Note: Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals.
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