[meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning tohunters that may be considering...

From: Howard Steffic <bencubbin_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:22:40 -0700
Message-ID: <BAY127-F78F68F8C291A689061A09B78E0_at_phx.gbl>

Threats like this make me want to run right down there just to prove I could
get away with it.


Howard Steffic





>From: Randall Gregory <randall_gregory at yahoo.com>
>To: meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>Subject: [meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning
>tohunters that may be considering...
>Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:44:34 -0800 (PST)
>
>Information is expected to be released in April on the Earth Impact
>Database that will give the exact coordinates to the Peruvian meteorite
>crater. I have been warned that meteorite hunters will want to turn this
>site upside down. If anyone wishes to hunt at this site please contact me
>and we can discuss.
>
> Should anyone think about hunting without contacting me. I want you to
>understand that
> I have paperwork filing with the Peruvian government giving me mining
>concession rights to the crater and 100 sq. hectares surrounding the
>crater. It is a routine matter and approval is expected soon. Even with
>paperwork pending I still have legal rights here in Peru. I am serious
>about wanting to keep this crater in pristine condition until scientists
>have had the opportunity to study it in detail.
>
> Peruvian law has very strict laws concerning trespassing, especially
>when it concerns mines. I will not hesitate to prosecute and trust me,
>American jails would be considered luxury resorts compared to South
>American jails. Your sustenance will consist of beans, potatoes, and rice
>and maybe a piece of chicken if you're lucky. You might get 1 piece of
>fruit per week. You will have to drink the local water. Diarrhea will be
>your constant companion. I guarantee you will have non-stop nightmares all
>night every night. I know the system and I will make every attempt to
>lengthen your stay. There are ways to block your attempts to contact the
>American embassy.
>
> There is currently a standing reward for reporting to the police, any
>meteorite hunter that may wander into this area. The reward is equivalent
>to 6 months income for most of the poor people of this area. They are now
>watchful and vigilant. The towns of Aplao and Castillo are small.
>Everybody knows everybody and I have many friends in each. All relevant
>police agencies have been notified by my Peruvian attorney.
>
> My advice, don't even think about it. Alternatively, if you want to hunt
>at the crater, I am open to discussion, but only after scientific studies
>have been completed.
>
> Randall
>
>
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