This stunt did not rock.
An unruly young tourist could be fined thousands — and even hundreds of thousands — of dollars for tossing a large rock into a tourist-filled gorge at a popular national park.
In a video clip that went viral, a young man in hiking gear is seen throwing a very large stone off the side of a mountain along the Cares Trail in northern Spain’s Picos de Europa National Park, according to Need To Know.
After it was tossed, a deafening bang is heard as it hit the ground far below.
The men cheered in amazement, clearly giddy from what could have been deadly, as the tossed rock could have injured someone or worse further down the path.
About 2 million people visit the park annually with, around 300,000 hiking the Cares Trail — the most popular walking route.
After the clip went viral, the Spanish Civil Guard announced that they are investigating the young man’s antics, reported Need To Know.
“This stunt could cost you dearly,” a spokesperson said, adding that “throwing this rock could land this person with a fine ranging,” ranging from about $5,600 to a whopping $224,500.
“Disturbing the environment in the Picos de Europa National Park is classed as a very serious offense,” they continued. “Keep that in mind when visiting a national park — these are specially protected areas due to their high environmental value.”
Although the clip went viral, many viewers were not impressed by the dangerous stunt.
“There are livestock farmers who pass through down there. Your little joke could’ve ended badly,” someone noted.
“You have to be a real idiot — you could’ve gone down with the rock. The force and weight of that boulder could’ve smashed someone to pieces,” another said.
“There’s an alternative path underneath — I just hope no one was down there. And let’s not forget, people go canyoning or climbing in those areas — when you throw something, there could be someone below,” someone wrote.
