Duckbill (rock formation)
Duckbill was a sandstone hoodoo rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The formation served as a tourist attraction along the Oregon Coast and was photographed frequently prior to being toppled by a group of teenage vandals on August 29, 2016.[1][2][3][4]
Duckbill | |
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Sandstone hoodoo | |
![]() The rock formation on August 27, 2014 | |
![]() ![]() Duckbill Location in Oregon | |
Coordinates: 45°13′04″N 123°58′46″W | |
Location | Tillamook County, Oregon |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
The group of vandals who toppled the popular landmark asserted that they did so to eliminate what they called "a safety hazard" because a friend of theirs had broken a leg on the rock formation, apparently thinking that they thus did "a public service".[5] Chris Havel, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department associate director, however, noted that the formation was fenced-off and signs warned visitors against approaching it: "The fence is very clear; you have to intentionally move the wires aside and crawl through it."[6] The vandals have not yet been caught, however.[7]
References
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- "The Destroyers of a Beloved Rock Formation Claimed They Were 'Doing the World or Oregon a Favor'". esquire.com. 6 September 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- Saul, Emily (5 September 2016). "Video shows vandals destroying iconic Oregon rock formation". nypost.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- Chokshi, Niraj (September 8, 2016). "Oregon police look for people who destroyed popular "Duckbill" rock formation". Alaska Dispatch News. Archived from the original on September 9, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
- "The destruction of a social media 'rock star'". BBC News. 10 September 2016. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- Urness, Zach. "Police stumped on Cape Kiwanda 'duckbill rock' vandalism, want public's help". Statesman Journal. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved Jul 23, 2020.