Overview
- The incident was recorded on December 26 at kilometer 1598 of Route 40 in Valle Encantado on the Limay River, where a truck driver spray-painted names on rock formations.
- Park authorities identified the individual from the footage and opened administrative and legal proceedings under the national parks framework, with sanctions yet to be determined.
- The transport company contacted by park officials committed to fund environmental remediation of the affected rock face and to impose internal disciplinary measures.
- Video of the exchange shows the driver replying “Does it bother you?” when confronted, then picking up a stone to threaten the witness before leaving the aerosol can at the scene.
- Officials praised the citizen who documented the act and noted that rapid reporting helps rangers locate damage and enforce rules in protected areas.