[meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning to hunters that may be considering...
From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:08:04 -0500 Message-ID: <45DDF824.11058.2C8BFD0_at_gary.webbers.com> A rather dark post Randall. Gary On 21 Feb 2007 at 18:44, Randall Gregory wrote: > > Information is expected to be released in April on the Earth Impact Databasethat will > give the exact coordinates to the Peruvian meteorite crater. I have been warned that > meteorite hunters will want to turn this site upside down. If anyone wishes to hunt at > this site please contact me and we can discuss. > > Should anyone think about hunting without contacting me. I want you to understand that > I have paperwork filing with the Peruvian government giving me mining concession rights > to the crater and 100 sq. hectares surrounding the crater. It is a routine matter and > approval is expected soon. Even with paperwork pending I still have legal rights here in > Peru. I am serious about wanting to keep this crater in pristine condition until > scientists have had the opportunity to study it in detail. > > Peruvian law has very strict laws concerning trespassing, especially when it concerns > mines. I will not hesitate to prosecute and trust me, American jails would be considered > luxury resorts compared to South American jails. Your sustenance will consist of beans, > potatoes, and rice and maybe a piece of chicken if you're lucky.You might get 1 piece of > fruit per week. You will have to drink the local water. Diarrhea will be your constant > companion. I guarantee you will have non-stop nightmares all night every night. I know > the system and I will make every attempt to lengthen your stay. There are ways to block > your attempts to contact the American embassy. > > There is currently astanding rewardforreporting to the police, any meteorite hunter > that may wander into this area.The reward is equivalent to 6 months income formost of > thepoor people of this area. They arenow watchful and vigilant.The towns of Aplao and > Castillo are small. Everybody knows everybody and I have many friends in each. All > relevant police agencies have been notified by my Peruvian attorney. > > My advice, don't even think about it. Alternatively, if you want to hunt at the crater, I > am open to discussion, but only after scientific studies have been completed. > > Randall > > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. Received on Thu 22 Feb 2007 08:08:04 PM PST |
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