Preservation of Landmarks
Preservation of Landmarks
Around the world, ancient sites and relics are being protected as a way to keep our planet’s history preserved for future generations. These historic landmarks and artifacts are precious and irreplaceable; therefore, the government tends to be very watchful to ensure they aren’t tampered with.
Around the world, ancient sites and relics are being protected as a way to keep our planet’s history preserved for future generations. These historic landmarks and artifacts are precious and irreplaceable; therefore, the government tends to be very watchful to ensure they aren’t tampered with.
The Brimham Rocks
However, some people didn’t think much of this historic landmark’s importance and ruined it. When the news about this terrible act got around, the vandals got in trouble! Let’s see what happened to them…
However, some people didn’t think much of this historic landmark’s importance and ruined it. When the news about this terrible act got around, the vandals got in trouble! Let’s see what happened to them…
The Brimham Rocks
In Yorkshire, U.K., the Brimham Rocks have stood proudly for over 320 million years. A National Trust landmark, they have withstood the test of time and are an iconic location in the United Kingdom. But all of that didn’t matter for the vandals.
In Yorkshire, U.K., the Brimham Rocks have stood proudly for over 320 million years. A National Trust landmark, they have withstood the test of time and are an iconic location in the United Kingdom. But all of that didn’t matter for the vandals.
Messing Around
Most of us are willing to preserve whatever relics of the past we encounter. It’s a tiny piece of our history and the more we know about it, the more we learn about ourselves… Unfortunately, some teenagers decided to do something horrible to the precious natural landmark…
Most of us are willing to preserve whatever relics of the past we encounter. It’s a tiny piece of our history and the more we know about it, the more we learn about ourselves… Unfortunately, some teenagers decided to do something horrible to the precious natural landmark…
Messing Around
This National Trust landmark is also known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. But to everyone’s horror, this beautiful rock formation couldn’t withstand the recklessness of humans. What happened?
This National Trust landmark is also known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. But to everyone’s horror, this beautiful rock formation couldn’t withstand the recklessness of humans. What happened?
Dating Way Back
Last year, a group of teenagers decided to act reckless while visiting this cherished landmark and the damage they did was irreparable. However, the story didn’t stop there. You won’t believe what happened…
Last year, a group of teenagers decided to act reckless while visiting this cherished landmark and the damage they did was irreparable. However, the story didn’t stop there. You won’t believe what happened…
Dating Way Back
According to archaeologists, the Brimham Rocks date back as far as the ice age. Considered to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in the U.K., these rocks have been the subject of many Instagram photo ops over the years.
According to archaeologists, the Brimham Rocks date back as far as the ice age. Considered to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in the U.K., these rocks have been the subject of many Instagram photo ops over the years.
Sculpted by Nature
But tourists would soon be disappointed that the idyllic place got vandalized. Knowing how long it took them to form, everyone was horrified learning what happened at the Brimham Rocks one summer…
But tourists would soon be disappointed that the idyllic place got vandalized. Knowing how long it took them to form, everyone was horrified learning what happened at the Brimham Rocks one summer…
Sculpted by Nature
The rocks can be found in the English countryside on the Yorkshire Moors. Not made by human hands, it took millions of years of withstanding the natural elements to shape them into the awe-inspiring creations they are today.Although resolute and withstanding time, along with the harsh elements in the past hundreds of millions of years, they didn’t stand a chance against the hand of a group of teens…
The rocks can be found in the English countryside on the Yorkshire Moors. Not made by human hands, it took millions of years of withstanding the natural elements to shape them into the awe-inspiring creations they are today.Although resolute and withstanding time, along with the harsh elements in the past hundreds of millions of years, they didn’t stand a chance against the hand of a group of teens…
Continental Shifts
Although resolute and withstanding time, along with the harsh elements in the past hundreds of millions of years, they didn’t stand a chance against the hand of a group of teens…
Although resolute and withstanding time, along with the harsh elements in the past hundreds of millions of years, they didn’t stand a chance against the hand of a group of teens…
Continental Shifts
Archeologists believe that the continental shifts also played a role in forming these stunning rock formations. As rocks, sand and stone moved, these magnificent stones began to take shape. They truly are a sight to behold.
Archeologists believe that the continental shifts also played a role in forming these stunning rock formations. As rocks, sand and stone moved, these magnificent stones began to take shape. They truly are a sight to behold.
Ice Melting Away Reveals Beauty
It’s believed by resident geologists that the formations were sculpted around 73000 BC until 10000 BC. This is during the glacial period. However, it was when the snow began to melt, the real wonders began.
It’s believed by resident geologists that the formations were sculpted around 73000 BC until 10000 BC. This is during the glacial period. However, it was when the snow began to melt, the real wonders began.
Ice Melting Away Reveals Beauty
As the glacial ice melted away, the rocks began to ripple. As the ice ran in rivers through the rock, the cold water flowing across the surface, shapes began to form. All those eras were needed for these magnificent rocks to be created.
As the glacial ice melted away, the rocks began to ripple. As the ice ran in rivers through the rock, the cold water flowing across the surface, shapes began to form. All those eras were needed for these magnificent rocks to be created.
Unbelievable Scale
Through wind, rain, sleet and storms, these rocks began to shape into stunning formations of great scale. Sadly, they would be tainted by the hand of man, who had little respect towards what nature had created.
Through wind, rain, sleet and storms, these rocks began to shape into stunning formations of great scale. Sadly, they would be tainted by the hand of man, who had little respect towards what nature had created.
Unbelievable Scale
The scale of these rocks is also impressive. In fact, many people come to the rocks for climbing as well as bouldering. This has led to a boom in the local economy thanks to tourism.
The scale of these rocks is also impressive. In fact, many people come to the rocks for climbing as well as bouldering. This has led to a boom in the local economy thanks to tourism.
Popular Tourist Destination
Showcasing the natural beauty of the United Kingdom, these rocks are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. In fact, the industry has built quite a reputation around them.
Showcasing the natural beauty of the United Kingdom, these rocks are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. In fact, the industry has built quite a reputation around them.
Popular Tourist Destination
Despite visiting these popular rocks, tourists were always mindful of their actions, always making sure they do not temper with the old rock formations. Many tourists have found the rocks to be in the shape of a variety of animals.
Despite visiting these popular rocks, tourists were always mindful of their actions, always making sure they do not temper with the old rock formations. Many tourists have found the rocks to be in the shape of a variety of animals.
Lack of Respect
From The Eagle to The Dancing Bear, these rocky works of art continue to impress locals and visitors alike. What did they all have in common? They respected nature, unlike the group we’re about to learn more about in the next photos…
From The Eagle to The Dancing Bear, these rocky works of art continue to impress locals and visitors alike. What did they all have in common? They respected nature, unlike the group we’re about to learn more about in the next photos…
Lack of Respect
Unfortunately, not everyone holds historic landmarks in high regard and the lack of respect can end with destroying the irreplaceable. You won’t believe what some kids did to these incredible rock formations.
Unfortunately, not everyone holds historic landmarks in high regard and the lack of respect can end with destroying the irreplaceable. You won’t believe what some kids did to these incredible rock formations.
Untold Damage
We are still shocked to see how over 300 million years’ work of nature were destroyed in one single night after the group of vandals went to those rocks one night and had “fun.” They’d soon regret their deeds!
We are still shocked to see how over 300 million years’ work of nature were destroyed in one single night after the group of vandals went to those rocks one night and had “fun.” They’d soon regret their deeds!
Untold Damage
In the summer of 2018, a group of teenagers visiting these incredible rock formations did the unthinkable. The damage was unable to be reversed and it left many wondering, why would they do it?
In the summer of 2018, a group of teenagers visiting these incredible rock formations did the unthinkable. The damage was unable to be reversed and it left many wondering, why would they do it?
Something Amiss
How could anyone vandalize such a beautiful area? Is it possible something much darker was at play? There was only one way to find out, but by the end of the officials’ investigations, we’re still left with a mystery to solve. Here’s what happened…
How could anyone vandalize such a beautiful area? Is it possible something much darker was at play? There was only one way to find out, but by the end of the officials’ investigations, we’re still left with a mystery to solve. Here’s what happened…
Something Amiss
It all began in June 2018, when a group of tourists noticed that something wasn’t right at the iconic location. A large rock formation, that used to be sitting on top of a ledge was missing.
It all began in June 2018, when a group of tourists noticed that something wasn’t right at the iconic location. A large rock formation, that used to be sitting on top of a ledge was missing.
Missing Landmark
In the beginning, nobody saw that this was something humans did. Every tourist that came after that summer night was wondering what the locals were talking about. What happened to those rocks? They had to see it for themselves.
In the beginning, nobody saw that this was something humans did. Every tourist that came after that summer night was wondering what the locals were talking about. What happened to those rocks? They had to see it for themselves.
Missing Landmark
Tourists believed they might be remembering the area wrong. However, after comparing photographs, they realized the large rock was indeed gone. How could that be possible?
Tourists believed they might be remembering the area wrong. However, after comparing photographs, they realized the large rock was indeed gone. How could that be possible?
Pushed Off
A group of tourists decided to take a closer look, and see what happened. They were hoping to solve the mystery, but never thought they’d end up calling the police when they saw the terrible acts of vandalism!
A group of tourists decided to take a closer look, and see what happened. They were hoping to solve the mystery, but never thought they’d end up calling the police when they saw the terrible acts of vandalism!
Pushed Off
It seemed someone or something had pushed the beautiful rock off the ledge where it had rested for millions of years. Taking a look at the before photos and the scene unfolding before their eyes, residents and tourists were left speechless!
It seemed someone or something had pushed the beautiful rock off the ledge where it had rested for millions of years. Taking a look at the before photos and the scene unfolding before their eyes, residents and tourists were left speechless!
Destroyed Below
Everyone was stunned to see the empty spot where the ancient rock had been sitting for as long as they could remember. How could someone even have the strength to move it? And where did it go?
Everyone was stunned to see the empty spot where the ancient rock had been sitting for as long as they could remember. How could someone even have the strength to move it? And where did it go?
Destroyed Below
Climbing to the spot where the rock would have been, the tourists looked below and were stunned to see that the rock had actually been pushed off the platform. It shattered into pieces…
Climbing to the spot where the rock would have been, the tourists looked below and were stunned to see that the rock had actually been pushed off the platform. It shattered into pieces…
All That Remains
Millions of years, this rock had withstood the test of time, and now someone had ruined a natural wonder that was irreplaceable. Even worse, someone could have been injured if they had been near when the rock fell.
Millions of years, this rock had withstood the test of time, and now someone had ruined a natural wonder that was irreplaceable. Even worse, someone could have been injured if they had been near when the rock fell.
All That Remains
Photographs revealed the remains of the rock and they were heartbreaking to say the least. The beautifully sculptured stone had split open under the impact, shattering into pieces below the ledge.
Photographs revealed the remains of the rock and they were heartbreaking to say the least. The beautifully sculptured stone had split open under the impact, shattering into pieces below the ledge.
Completely Clueless
Someone had to take responsibility, so officials were called to the scene to determine who did it and when it happened. People passed by the natural landmark, wondering why would anyone do this?
Someone had to take responsibility, so officials were called to the scene to determine who did it and when it happened. People passed by the natural landmark, wondering why would anyone do this?
Completely Clueless
The vandalism was too much to go unnoticed. Obviously, whoever did this would have to be sanctioned. The group of vandals ultimately responsible would soon find out how serious their actions were.
The vandalism was too much to go unnoticed. Obviously, whoever did this would have to be sanctioned. The group of vandals ultimately responsible would soon find out how serious their actions were.
The Investigation
The local police decided they had to get involved and try to understand why this happened. Other officials were announced, including National Trust’s Helen Clarke, who said to the media that destroying the landmark “might have been fun for some people. Actually, it is just completely pointless and needless.”
The local police decided they had to get involved and try to understand why this happened. Other officials were announced, including National Trust’s Helen Clarke, who said to the media that destroying the landmark “might have been fun for some people. Actually, it is just completely pointless and needless.”
The Investigation
The police began to search and question anyone who might have seen what happened. Based on the timing of the incident and the photographs, the police believed that five teenagers were the culprits.
The police began to search and question anyone who might have seen what happened. Based on the timing of the incident and the photographs, the police believed that five teenagers were the culprits.
A Few Leads
The official statement from the North Yorkshire Police said the following: “At around 8.45pm on Friday, 1 June a group of five young people were seen pushing a rock at the top of one of the crags.”
The official statement from the North Yorkshire Police said the following: “At around 8.45pm on Friday, 1 June a group of five young people were seen pushing a rock at the top of one of the crags.”
A Few Leads
Many people visited this popular landmark, which meant anyone would have been considered a suspect. Unfortunately, what few leads the police officers had didn’t give them much to carry on with the investigation…
Many people visited this popular landmark, which meant anyone would have been considered a suspect. Unfortunately, what few leads the police officers had didn’t give them much to carry on with the investigation…
Leaving Behind Clues
Would they ever find out who destroyed this precious landmark? Consequences needed to happen, there was no way this could go unpunished. Then, the police officers find a few clues! Would that be enough to find the culprits?
Would they ever find out who destroyed this precious landmark? Consequences needed to happen, there was no way this could go unpunished. Then, the police officers find a few clues! Would that be enough to find the culprits?
Leaving Behind Clues
The vandals hadn’t been too smart when it came to covering their tracks. In fact, the police discovered they had scratched their names into the ledge near the historic site. So not only did they destroy a piece of history, but they vandalized another area as well.
The vandals hadn’t been too smart when it came to covering their tracks. In fact, the police discovered they had scratched their names into the ledge near the historic site. So not only did they destroy a piece of history, but they vandalized another area as well.
Closing the Site
By the looks of the clues left behind, and the sightings during the night of the crime, the officials concluded that it was indeed a group of youngsters behind this act of vandalism. They also had the names of the teenagers…
By the looks of the clues left behind, and the sightings during the night of the crime, the officials concluded that it was indeed a group of youngsters behind this act of vandalism. They also had the names of the teenagers…
Closing the Site
During the investigation, the popular tourist destination had to be closed down. Due to the instability in the rocks, they couldn’t risk anyone becoming injured by falling debris. Here’s what the North Yorkshire Police said:
During the investigation, the popular tourist destination had to be closed down. Due to the instability in the rocks, they couldn’t risk anyone becoming injured by falling debris. Here’s what the North Yorkshire Police said:
Graffiti Tags
“The incident has not only caused considerable damage to both the rock and the crag face, but those responsible also put themselves in danger and have created a potential hazard for other visitors to Brimham Rocks.”
“The incident has not only caused considerable damage to both the rock and the crag face, but those responsible also put themselves in danger and have created a potential hazard for other visitors to Brimham Rocks.”
Graffiti Tags
The names etched into the rocks were investigated, but the police didn’t get very far because they were alter egos…or graffiti tags. However, the community did not want this destruction to go unpunished.
The names etched into the rocks were investigated, but the police didn’t get very far because they were alter egos…or graffiti tags. However, the community did not want this destruction to go unpunished.
Living Nearby
Therefore, the police and the locals pressed on. They had to search for teens that would use these nicknames, so they asked the residents living near the landmark to help them carry on with the investigation.
Therefore, the police and the locals pressed on. They had to search for teens that would use these nicknames, so they asked the residents living near the landmark to help them carry on with the investigation.
Living Nearby
During the investigation, the police began to suspect the teens responsible lived nearby in the local community. They would have had to make a swift getaway and being local they could have easily slipped away unnoticed.
During the investigation, the police began to suspect the teens responsible lived nearby in the local community. They would have had to make a swift getaway and being local they could have easily slipped away unnoticed.
All in the Names
This is why the police released the names in a public message, hoping they would soon be able to find the culprits. Were they successful? Let’s see how the investigation carries on…
This is why the police released the names in a public message, hoping they would soon be able to find the culprits. Were they successful? Let’s see how the investigation carries on…
All in the Names
The names Lee and Aliyah stood out among the graffiti names in the rocks. After releasing these names to the public, the police hoping it might bring about a positive ID on some of those responsible.
The names Lee and Aliyah stood out among the graffiti names in the rocks. After releasing these names to the public, the police hoping it might bring about a positive ID on some of those responsible.
Dead Ends
The community was outraged by the destruction and couldn’t believe someone in their midst would have been able to do such a thing! Unfortunately, looking for Lee and Aliyah it wasn’t enough…
The community was outraged by the destruction and couldn’t believe someone in their midst would have been able to do such a thing! Unfortunately, looking for Lee and Aliyah it wasn’t enough…
Dead Ends
Despite having a few names and a search radius, the police could not connect the dots. Without concrete evidence, it seemed finding the culprits would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Despite having a few names and a search radius, the police could not connect the dots. Without concrete evidence, it seemed finding the culprits would be like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Community Outrage
It was truly heartbreaking to see this cherished natural wonder being destroyed. Why would anyone try to ruin a natural landmark? The response to the news of the act of vandalism online was on point. Here's how people reacted online to the destroyed landmark.
It was truly heartbreaking to see this cherished natural wonder being destroyed. Why would anyone try to ruin a natural landmark? The response to the news of the act of vandalism online was on point. Here's how people reacted online to the destroyed landmark.
Community Outrage
The local community’s response to the destruction and vandalism was swift and fierce. Many took to social media to express their displeasure with not only the investigation, but the teens who committed the heinous act.
The local community’s response to the destruction and vandalism was swift and fierce. Many took to social media to express their displeasure with not only the investigation, but the teens who committed the heinous act.
Unsolved Mystery
We still hope the vandals are found and taught a lesson. Even if we'll never find out who did this, at least they read all the 'nice' things people said about them and realize the gravity of their deeds.
We still hope the vandals are found and taught a lesson. Even if we'll never find out who did this, at least they read all the 'nice' things people said about them and realize the gravity of their deeds.
Unsolved Mystery
Who, what, when and why this horrible act of destruction took place may continue to go unsolved. With the lack of evidence and no real leads to go on, justice may never be served.
Who, what, when and why this horrible act of destruction took place may continue to go unsolved. With the lack of evidence and no real leads to go on, justice may never be served.
Irreplaceable
Unfortunately, even if the teens realize they acted recklessly, these ancient rocks won't be able to be reconstructed. It’s a sad situation for the local community and one where we hope people will learn that these natural wonders are mean to be cherished not destroyed.
Unfortunately, even if the teens realize they acted recklessly, these ancient rocks won't be able to be reconstructed. It’s a sad situation for the local community and one where we hope people will learn that these natural wonders are mean to be cherished not destroyed.
Irreplaceable
The damage done to this precious natural wonder is irreplaceable, said the police in their statement: “the damage this has caused is irreplaceable and it is now in a potentially dangerous condition.”
The damage done to this precious natural wonder is irreplaceable, said the police in their statement: “the damage this has caused is irreplaceable and it is now in a potentially dangerous condition.”
What used to be a beautiful tourist attraction is now a restricted area that you can only watch from afar. Hopefully, this unfortunate event will teach more people the importance of the natural world that surrounds us and why we should all treat it with respect.
What used to be a beautiful tourist attraction is now a restricted area that you can only watch from afar. Hopefully, this unfortunate event will teach more people the importance of the natural world that surrounds us and why we should all treat it with respect.