Tourist who hit baseball into Grand Canyon is now in contact with park officials

Park officials are in contact with a tourist who hit a baseball into the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon, similar to many other national parks, has rules and regulations in order to prevent any harm done to the environment and wildlife in the area.

However, one particular male tourist was seen on October 17 hitting baseballs into the Grand Canyon near the Yavapai Geology Museum, spokespeople for the national park revealed in a Facebook post earlier this week.

In order to help U.S. Park Rangers of Grand Canyon National Park locate the man, officials reached out to the public for tips.

Park personnel are now in contact with the individual involved in the incident, however, did not provide any additional details.

"Park personnel are in contact with the involved individual," park rangers said in the above Facebook post. "Though no further details are available at this time, we sincerely thank all who submitted tips."

Throwing objects into the Canyon could pose a danger to wildlife and hikers, the National Park Service has said.

"Never throw rocks, coins, trash, or anything else over the edge," they added. "Objects tossed over the edge or dislodged by walking off trail can injure hikers and wildlife below, or start landslides."

"As we spend time outdoors, in the natural world and in the wilderness, it’s important to be conscious of the effects our actions may have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems," they continued.

Visitors at the park should never leave any trash or other items behind, officials said. They are also advised not to build structures or take rocks or plants with them when they leave the park.

Those who violate park rules and regulations could be faced with fines or even imprisonment depending on the severity of the case, according to the National Park Service.

Footage of the incident was originally posted on TikTok by a user who goes by the handle, @disciplecheeks. Following media attention surrounding the incident, the video has since been made private.

"No, I did not know this guy. I was just a bystander," @disciplecheeks had written alongside the post.

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