Boy Scouts Of America Oust 2 Men Who Dislodged Ancient Rock For Violating 'Leave No Trace' Policy
ByThe story of two Boy Scout leaders who knocked over an ancient rock formation in Utah's Goblin Valley State Park continued Tuesday.
Both have been banished by the Boy Scouts, according to a statement from the Boy Scouts of America.
"After reviewing this matter with the local chartered organization, these men have been removed from their leadership positions and are no longer members of the BSA," read the statement.
Glenn Taylor and Dave Hall violated "Leave No Trace" edicts when they filmed themselves rolling a sizeable bolder off a position it had previously held for 200 million years. They were seen celebrating the accomplishment, which they later explained was intended to protect unsuspecting hikers. Both men said they would do it again if given the chance, according to CNN.
"We encourage all leaders and Scouts to review the 'Leave No Trace' principles, as we are all a part of maintaining the integrity, character and the natural beauty of the outdoors for all living things," the Boy Scouts said in a statement, FOX reported.
Utah authorities are still debating if they should pursue criminal charges against the two men, Politix reported.
That's not the only legal troubles facing the former scouts. The legitimacy of a disability suit recently filed by Taylor is being questioned after the video showed him toppling the ancient boulder while Hall filmed.
"Someone with a bad back who's disabled, who can't enjoy life, to me, doesn't step up and push a rock that big off the base," Alan MacDonald, the defendant in Taylor's lawsuit, told Salt Lake City television station KTVX.
"You didn't see how hard I pushed," Taylor replied when asked about MacDonald's comments.