Oregon Authorities found information about Collapse of Iconic Rock Formation read more at here www.spinonews.com/index.php/item/774-oregon-authorities-found-information-about-collapse-of-iconic-rock-formation

The department initially believed the formation's collapse was natural, saying in a September with Facebook post that visitors were lucky that no one met with any injuries and that the event should serve as a sobering reminder of the ever present dangers of our fragile coastal rocks and cliffs.

Then department officials saw a video that had been posted on Aug. 29 by David Kalas.

Kalas, 19, had visited Cape Kiwanda Natural Area earlier that day with two friends, including a videographer who brought a drone along to capture the coast's scenery.

From a football field away they saw a group of eight to 10 people gather around the formation, known as Duckbill, Kalas.

The formation was perched behind a fence in an area the parks department pleaded with visitors not to cross: Since 2009, seven people have died when the park's sandstone cliffs crumbled and they fell into the ocean or onto rocks.

Still, climbing atop Duckbill and snapping a photo was a favorite pastime, and on Monday its popularity was still on full display. Instagram users started a hashtag and posted photos depicting their favorite treacherous poses, including one showing a bride and groom embracing.

 

Cape Kiwanda, the post noted, took thousands of years to make through the wind and weather of the Oregon coast. People want to blame others who came to enjoy this place for causing its destruction over time, but this was a blatant and disgusting act that has taken yet another landmark away. Please be respectful to the places you enjoy.