Forest roads booby-trapped with ‘dangerous’ spike strips, wires, Oregon officials say
Someone is booby-trapping forest roads in southern Oregon with spiked strips and wires, officials said.
Now forest officials are looking for answers.
Makeshift spike strips started appearing in Taylor Creek and Shan Creek within the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service said in an Oct. 21 Facebook post.
These wooden strips have sharp nails and have been concealed with leaves so unsuspecting drivers don’t see them, officials said.
Additionally, wires has been reported strewn across roads and trails.
Those with “hunting and mining interests” have reported the traps to officials.
“If you see anything on the Wild Rivers Ranger District related to this type of activity, please report it to the Grants Pass Interagency Office,” officials said.
The office can be reached by calling 541-471-6500 or contact the Wild Rivers Ranger District at 541-592-4000.
“How dangerous and disgusting to do!” one person commented on Facebook.
“Why? This is terrible,” another person wrote.
This story was originally published October 23, 2024 at 12:14 PM with the headline "Forest roads booby-trapped with ‘dangerous’ spike strips, wires, Oregon officials say."
