Homeless Found Living in Furnished Caves Below California Streets

Modesto Police and Volunteers Clear Out Dwellings, Removing Over 7,600 Pounds of Trash

Homeless people in Modesto, California, were found living in furnished caves dug into the banks of the Tuolumne River, 20 feet below street level.
The caves, filled with furniture, food, drugs, and weapons, were cleared out by the Modesto Police Department and volunteers, removing 7,600 pounds of garbage.
Residents living near the caves expressed concern over the potential for collapse and contamination of the river.
Despite previous clear-outs and attempts to fill in the caves, the homeless population continues to return and dig out new dwellings.
Authorities are considering installing security cameras and designating the area as a park for better enforcement.