[meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning to hunters [FRIENDLY???]

From: Matson, Robert <ROBERT.D.MATSON_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:16:02 -0800
Message-ID: <A8044CCD89B24B458AE36254DCA2BD070316829A_at_0005-its-exmp01.us.saic.com>

Randall,

 

I don't think I'm alone in feeling this way, but if you don't mind my
saying

so your posts are become a bit tiresome. Threatening meteorite hunters

with jail time if they come visit "your" completely unconfirmed crater
is

presumptuous to the point of absurdity. --Rob

 

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From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
Randall Gregory
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 6:45 PM
To: meteorite List
Subject: [meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning
tohunters that may be considering...

 

Information is expected to be released in April on the Earth Impact
Database that 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 a standing reward for reporting to the police, any
meteorite hunter that may wander into this area. The reward is
equivalent to 6 months income for most of the poor people of this area.
They are now 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

 

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