Utah authorities seek those responsible for damaging panel of ancient outdoor engravings

Authorities in northeastern Utah are seeking information on individuals involved in installing climbing bolts at an ancient outdoor engraving site, characterized as vandalism by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, near Dinosaur National Monument. The bolts were discovered at the Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel, prompting a search for the perpetrators, with public assistance requested by the sheriff’s office. This incident follows a similar case in Kane County, where a woman was arrested for defacing a petroglyph near Wire Pass, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect sacred indigenous sites and cultural artifacts.

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