[meteorite-list] Campo del Cielo meteorites

From: Walter Branch <branchw_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:22:38 2004
Message-ID: <004901c332f9$bbd12fc0$9cc39f44_at_b4b9e1>

Dang, Ken, initially I thought your post was for real.

Then I saw the first picture.

Pretty funny (and sad at the same time).

-Walter

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----- Original Message -----
From: "magellon" <magellon_at_earthlink.net>
To: "Miguel Angel del Buono" <migueldelbuono_at_hotmail.com>
Cc: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Campo del Cielo meteorites


> Dr. Buono,
> I have to agree that your plea for assistance is justified.
> Thieves that stole a 6,000 kilo meteorite (13.2 tons) on April9/10 and
> left a concrete replica are no ordinary thieves!
> The Argentine police are probably no match for this type of criminal.
> http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/_images/dizzy.jpg
> The first thing is to look for is a disguised meteorite traveling out of
> the country!
> (Distribute pictures of the concrete replica)
> Have any pickup trucks crossed the border with unusually large produce?
> A gigantic ear of corn or humongus squash or monster cucumber, etc.?
> Or they might try a sign saying "13 ton ordinary rock."
> (Or perhaps the concrete replica is just a shell covering the real
> meteorite until the 'heat dies down') WOW!
> (perhaps it would be a good idea to check on large purchases of concrete
> made before the theft)
> I can understand the memory of this plagues you, because it is so
> embarrassing but you are right to ask for help.
> You should not feel ashamed that your government cares so little that
> they leave these national treasures lying unprotected in a field.
> Do not feel bad that your university did not take the initiative to get
> permission to display this meteorite in a protective environment.
> I understand that it IS easier to blame others who are actually
> protecting and enhancing the meteoritic community rather than yourself.
> UPDATE: This just in - a pict of three suspicious characters:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/_images/loco.jpg
> Do these guys look like persons you've seen recently????
> sincerely,
> ken newton
>
>
>
> Miguel Angel del Buono wrote:
> >
> > I also remember a meteorite of 6 to 8 tons was stolen from Campo del
Cielo.
> > You can see the picture in this page
> > http://www.diarionorte.com/2003/mayo/030504/interior.htm
>
> > Thank you for your cooperation.
> >
> > Dr. Miguel A. del Buono
> > Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
> > Resistencia - Chaco - Argentina
> >
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