Rock formation in the U.S. state of Oregon
Duckbill was a sandstone hoodoo rock formation at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area , in the U.S. state of Oregon . The formation was a frequently-photographed tourist attraction on the Oregon Coast . It was destroyed by a group of teenage vandals who toppled the stone on August 29, 2016.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
The vandals said they destroyed the formation as "a public service" which eliminated what they called "a safety hazard" because a friend of theirs had broken a leg on the rock formation.[ 5] However, Chris Havel, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department associate director, noted that the formation was fenced-off and signs warned visitors against approaching it: "The fence is very clear; you have to intentionally move the wires aside and crawl through it."[ 6] None of the vandals have ever been caught.[ 7]
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^ Urness, Zach. "Police stumped on Cape Kiwanda 'duckbill rock' vandalism, want public's help" . Statesman Journal . Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved Jul 23, 2020 .