A 1 - ton grim bowlder streak with snowy quartz running through it has become a local pet to Arizonans patronize the Prescott National Forest . dub the “ Wizard Rock , ” the monolithic rock’n’roll sparked external interest after it enigmatically disappeared a few weeks ago – and then reappear just as enigmatically .
“ It ’s inauspicious when we lose a treasure such as the Wizard Rock . Our hope is that it will be returned to us , and these recent go back events will become an educational opportunity " suppose Sarah Clawson , district Texas Ranger for the Bradshaw Ranger District , at the time in astatement . “ These boulders go to the populace , and should be relish by locals and visitors for years to come . ”
On the morning of November 1 , a forest employee was patrolling a region known as the Prescott Boulder when they realise something peculiarly mischievous had occurred . That ’s right . A motorcar - sized stone vanished without a touch andreturnedto its original locating without so much as a cue as to where it had been .
“ We are thrilled the Wizard Rock was returned , and are grateful that whoever contract it was conscientious enough to give it back to the populace , " Clawson note in apress waiver . " National forest provide so many benefit to the American masses , and when something like this happens , it highlights the intrinsic note value of raw beauty in all its forms . ”
In recent months , two individual boulders each librate between 340 and 900 kilograms ( 750 - 2,000 pounds ) have been removed from the National Forest by soul that employees think are using heavy equipment . US Forest Service Law Enforcement notes that transfer mineral from National Forest lands without a permit is illegal and can ensue in a maximum fine of $ 5,000 or six months in jail , or both .
“ These boulder belong to the public and should be enjoy by local and visitant for years to come . If member of the public have questions about what they can take or buy from the Prescott National Forest , or how to incur legal authorization to do so , they should contact any of our office staff for information , ” said Clawson .
Apparently , it ’s not the first sentence a bowlder has go missing and been devolve short afterward . In 2009 , a 35 - kilogram ( 80 - pound ) nerve - mold rock-and-roll similarly work absent for a short amount of metre before an anon. someone returned it after recognise its importance to the local community . As for Wizard Rock , officials are still unsure about who assume the rock or why they might have done it . disregardless , Clawson say that stave are beatify the Wizard Rock was regress .
Forest staff office is currently resolve whether to move the Wizard Rock to a new location .
