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Wanted: Canadian adventurers who trampled fragile Yellowstone ecosystem and wakeboarded across Bonneville Salt Flats

  • Arrest warrants were issued for Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh, Justis Cooper Price-Brown and Hamish McNab Campbell Cross
  • They were reported for veering off boardwalk onto Grand Prismatic Springs
  • Another visitor filmed four people in the distance, who can be seen dipping their hands in the delicate ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park
  • Officials believe they are back in Canada and unlikely to be extradited
  • Group refer to themselves as High on Life and create 'adventurous videos'
  • Issued apology and offered to donate $5k but critics kept slamming them
  • They're also being investigated for waterskiing behind bus in Utah salt flats
  • Scientists say vehicles' weight can cause permanent damage to landscape

By JESSICA CHIA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 12:54 EST, 29 May 2016 | UPDATED: 17:04 EST, 29 May 2016

 

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A group of young men from Canada have come under fire for allegedly wreaking havoc on natural landmarks in the US, including Yellowstone National Park and the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

Arrest warrants were issued for Charles Ryker Gamble, Alexey Andriyovych Lyakh, Justis Cooper Price-Brown and Hamish McNab Campbell Cross, after a fellow visitor at Yellowstone Park reported them for veering off a boardwalk and dipping their hands into the waters of Grand Prismatic Springs.

The group, which creates videos under the name High on Life SundayFundayz, also posted now-deleted photographs of themselves standing along the spring, which is known for its delicate ecosystem.

The four men, who have been called an 'embarrassment' and 'disgrace', have since apologized and offered to donate $5,000 to the national park, although it is unlikely they will be extradited.

The Bureau of Land Management is also investigating the group after Facebook photos showed three of them waterskiing in the flooded Bonneville Salt Flats, which scientists say can cause permanent damage the landscape. 

Arrest warrants were issued for Alexey Andriyovych Lyakh, Hamish McNab Campbell Cross, Justis Cooper Price-Brown and Charles Ryker Gamble Cross (pictured left to right)
 
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Arrest warrants were issued for Alexey Andriyovych Lyakh, Hamish McNab Campbell Cross, Justis Cooper Price-Brown and Charles Ryker Gamble Cross (pictured left to right)

The group, which create videos under the name High on Life SundayFundayz, were reported for veering off a boardwalk and dipping their hands into the waters of Grand Prismatic Springs
 
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The group, which create videos under the name High on Life SundayFundayz, were reported for veering off a boardwalk and dipping their hands into the waters of Grand Prismatic Springs

Yellowstone spokesperson Charissa Reid said they are still assessing the damage to the 'sensitive bacterial mats' that play a role in the colors of the spring
A spokesperson said: ''When people walk on them it actually makes like white footprints in the bacterial mat,' Reid said. 'Not only does it damage the bacterial mat but it also means that other people may be tempted to walk the same path.'
 

Yellowstone spokesperson Charissa Reid said they are still assessing the damage to the 'sensitive bacterial mats' that play a role in the colors of the spring

 
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The criminal complaint accuses the four men of breaking the park's regulations and veering off a boardwalk before stepping onto the largest hot spring in the country.

Yellowstone spokesperson Charissa Reid said they are still assessing the damage to the 'sensitive bacterial mats' that play a role in the colors of the spring. 

'When people walk on them it actually makes like white footprints in the bacterial mat,' Reid said. 'Not only does it damage the bacterial mat but it also means that other people may be tempted to walk the same path.'

One visitor reported the incident to a park ranger after he took a video and several photographs of the offense, while the men posted photographs of themselves standing along the edge of the spring. 

Yellowstone spokeswoman Charissa Reid said she thinks there are more instances of park visitors getting into trouble because they are looking to get their video and pictures out on social media. 

According to their Facebook page, the group members 'travel around the world for a living and make fun and adventurous videos', while promoting their clothing line.  

The men, several of whom are from Vancouver, were traveling in a recreational vehicle with British Columbia license plates and are believed to be back in Canada. 

Although the group said they 'will be accepting the ramifications of our actions', they are unlikely to be extradited if they are already in Canada. 

However, they can be arrested if they attempt to cross the US border or denied entry.


 
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Yellowstone spokeswoman Charissa Reid said she thinks there are more instances of park visitors getting into trouble because they are looking to get their video and pictures out on social media

According to their Facebook page, the group members 'travel around the world for a living and make fun and adventurous videos', while promoting their clothing line
 
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According to their Facebook page, the group members 'travel around the world for a living and make fun and adventurous videos', while promoting their clothing line


 
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Although the group said they 'will be accepting the ramifications of our actions', they are unlikely to be extradited if they are already in Canada. They issued an apology last week (pictureD)

They posted an apology last week that read: 'Three days ago we were lucky enough to visit Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and made the unfortunate error of leaving the pathway. 

'We have realized that what we did was not okay, and we want others to learn from our mistake. We got over zealous in our enthusiasm for this wonderful place. 

'In a small gesture to try to show how incredibly apologetic we are, we will be donating $5,000 to Yellowstone National Park.'

But the group received an onslaught of criticism even after the apology.

One commenter on Facebook wrote: 'You're an embarrassment to British Columbia and Canada, disrespecting your hosts in their hallowed places with your self centered selfie sticks.' 

A petition, signed by more than 20,000 people on Change.org, stated: 'The easiest way to stop them from doing something like this again is to pull their corporate dollars.'

One commenter on Facebook wrote: 'You're an embarrassment to British Columbia and Canada, disrespecting your hosts in their hallowed places with your self centered selfie sticks'
 
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One commenter on Facebook wrote: 'You're an embarrassment to British Columbia and Canada, disrespecting your hosts in their hallowed places with your self centered selfie sticks'

In a separate incident, the group has also been accused of damaging the environment at Bonneville Salt Flats in northwestern Utah after they were pictured waterskiing behind a bus (above)
 
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In a separate incident, the group has also been accused of damaging the environment at Bonneville Salt Flats in northwestern Utah after they were pictured waterskiing behind a bus (above)


 
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While the salt flats can withstand the weight of a vehicle when it is dry, it is vulnerable to damage when it's wet. The weight compacts the layers underneath, which can cause permanent damage to the landscape

An update on the petition on May 24 said they heard back from sponsors like Red Bull and Bud Light, all of whom said they had worked with the group in the past and denied links to their latest trip.

In a separate incident, the group has also been accused of damaging the environment at Bonneville Salt Flats in northwestern Utah. 

The group posted photographs of themselves waterskiing on the flooded salt flats behind a bus in March, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.

While the salt flats can withstand the weight of a vehicle when it is dry, it is vulnerable to damage when it's wet.

Geologist Brenda Bowen said the weight of a car on the wet surface compacts the layers underneath, which prevents salt water from rising and forming the dry crust.

She added the damage may be permanent, and said she believes the drivers have played a role in the salt flat's deterioration. 

 



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I'd like to see them pull this sh*t in Mexico or Costa Rica. Lock them up with no extradition.

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It's sad. A few bad apples can ruin things for everyone.


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What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

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flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

flan

 Canadians are such @ssholes. evileye

 

However, it looks like they are engaging in extreme sports activities. Something quite common and unrestricted in 90% of Canada. They probably just didn't think twice. 



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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

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 I am not the one toting  Evolution. 



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These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

flan

 I am not the one toting  Evolution. 

 Animals, not environment.

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These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

 Of course, in all fairness I think this was just and act of stupidity not with intent to harm.



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There are a lot of stupid acts that never meant to cause harm.

Doesn't make them right or that they should go unpunished.

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Just ban them from the country and be done.


However, I think making a big deal about dipping one's hands in a spring is a little much. The rest, of course - they should have known better. I'm sure there are postings everywhere about what not to do, which they ignored.

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Just ban them from the country and be done.


However, I think making a big deal about dipping one's hands in a spring is a little much. The rest, of course - they should have known better. I'm sure there are postings everywhere about what not to do, which they ignored.

It's not just a spring.  It's an ecosystem.  Until you see it for yourself, you can't understand.  There are signs EVERYWHERE, warning of the danger this causes.

This makes me furious.  Yellowstone is a truly amazing place.  They should be in jail. 



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flan327 wrote:
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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:

What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

flan

 I am not the one toting  Evolution. 

 Animals, not environment.

flan

 Huh?  What sense does that make? They all have to "evolve" in concert.  BTW, where did all the other living things come from flan?  Plants.  Did they evolve as well?  How about rocks?  Creeks, rivers, etc?



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These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

 Of course, in all fairness I think this was just and act of stupidity not with intent to harm.

 If it was the Palin family or the young Republicans club, you would be calling for their heads, lol.



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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
apple wrote:
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These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

 Of course, in all fairness I think this was just and act of stupidity not with intent to harm.

 If it was the Palin family or the young Republicans club, you would be calling for their heads, lol.

 There are signs EVERYWHERE warning of the havoc you can wreak by doing exactly what they did.  They most definitely meant to harm.



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Ohfour wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
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These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

 Of course, in all fairness I think this was just and act of stupidity not with intent to harm.

 If it was the Palin family or the young Republicans club, you would be calling for their heads, lol.

 There are signs EVERYWHERE warning of the havoc you can wreak by doing exactly what they did.  They most definitely meant to harm.

 An animal can defend itself. The environment can't.

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Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
flan327 wrote:
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What about Survival of the fittest and evolution? If the place is fragile that 4 guys can ruin it then maybe it needs to evolve?

 What about PRESERVING a FRAGILE ecosystem?

What about following the damn RULES?

flan

 I am not the one toting  Evolution. 

 Animals, not environment.

flan

 Huh?  What sense does that make? They all have to "evolve" in concert.  BTW, where did all the other living things come from flan?  Plants.  Did they evolve as well?  How about rocks?  Creeks, rivers, etc?

 I would answer you, but I have no idea what you just said.

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You need to explain how nothing became something? And that something includes the earth, trees, plants, rocks, etc as well.

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apple wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:

These places are protected so that our grandchildren can share them with their grandchildren.

Yes, it is outside and the elements will have its way, but we shouldn't purposefully seek to harm it.

 Of course, in all fairness I think this was just and act of stupidity not with intent to harm.

 If it was the Palin family or the young Republicans club, you would be calling for their heads, lol.

 There are signs EVERYWHERE warning of the havoc you can wreak by doing exactly what they did.  They most definitely meant to harm.

 Typical ENTITLED people.  The rules don't apply to ME.



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Actually, the environment, earth, will be just fine. It heals itself rather nicely by divine design.



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Actually, the environment, earth, will be just fine. It heals itself rather nicely by divine design.

I understand that.  But why purposely destroy a thing of beauty?  



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Like I said - ban them from the country. Hell, charge them for breaking laws in the national park, and they will never be able to come back into the country without dealing with the outstanding warrant.

This is a simple solution. Either they will stay out of the country and never mess up our parks again, or they will face the charges for what they did.

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I agree, they broke the law, they should be punished.

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There are a lot of stupid acts that never meant to cause harm.

Doesn't make them right or that they should go unpunished.

 I realize that and I did not say they should not be charged with something.

What I am saying is that UNLIKE the American in Korea that stole the painting, there was no intent to harm or steal here.



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Like I said - ban them from the country. Hell, charge them for breaking laws in the national park, and they will never be able to come back into the country without dealing with the outstanding warrant.

This is a simple solution. Either they will stay out of the country and never mess up our parks again, or they will face the charges for what they did.

 I think that is normally the case. I know when you get a speeding ticket in the states, you had better deal with it and pay up or they will not let you back in the country.

Probably works that way for Americans in Canada as well.

 

So what is the issue here???



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There are a lot of stupid acts that never meant to cause harm.

Doesn't make them right or that they should go unpunished.

 I realize that and I did not say they should not be charged with something.

What I am saying is that UNLIKE the American in Korea that stole the painting, there was no intent to harm or steal here.

Bullschitt... 



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Like I said - ban them from the country. Hell, charge them for breaking laws in the national park, and they will never be able to come back into the country without dealing with the outstanding warrant.

This is a simple solution. Either they will stay out of the country and never mess up our parks again, or they will face the charges for what they did.

 I think that is normally the case. I know when you get a speeding ticket in the states, you had better deal with it and pay up or they will not let you back in the country.

Probably works that way for Americans in Canada as well.

 

So what is the issue here???

 I don't know.  Unless they are famous in some circles or something so it is news. 



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They're not famous here. Well, until US news put them all over tv and the internet. I guess they are now. Unless 'infamous' is a better word.



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They're not famous here. Well, until US news put them all over tv and the internet. I guess they are now. Unless 'infamous' is a better word.

 This. I'd never heard of them... until now. Seems like they got what they wanted, lots of free press.



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Why aren't all the PETA people all over these guys like they did with the Minnesota lion killer?

Same thing, different species. And it's just a sport, right?

What a bunch of entitled jerks.

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I don't know they meant to harm but they obviously wanted their 15 minutes.
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Actually, the environment, earth, will be just fine. It heals itself rather nicely by divine design.

 No, it actually doesn't.

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Actually, the environment, earth, will be just fine. It heals itself rather nicely by divine design.

 No, it actually doesn't.

flan

 Yes. It does.

Go over to the science section of that library, environmental science is amazing.



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Should I look at books about the rainforest and pollution as well?

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You have little understanding.



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You have little understanding.

 Of YOUR mind, heck yes.

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It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

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Actually, the environment, earth, will be just fine. It heals itself rather nicely by divine design.

I understand that.  But why purposely destroy a thing of beauty?  

I agree they were Azzhats. But, I agree with Lilly.  God did design the Earth to heal itself.  However, that is not a license for man to destroy.  We are called to be good stewards of all that God has given us.



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It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

 Then you can give me an example?

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lilyofcourse wrote:

It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

 Then you can give me an example?

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 I can.  My home town was the site of a terrible environmental disaster purposefully committed by a chemical company.  It ruined our lake, it has created higher rate of cancer in our area, and was on the environmental watch list for DECADES.  I remember as a child not being allowed to swim in the lake.  However, after time, the lake healed and cleaned itself and was eventually deemed safe again.  It is finally off the watch list completely.  



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It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

 Then you can give me an example?

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 I can.  My home town was the site of a terrible environmental disaster purposefully committed by a chemical company.  It ruined our lake, it has created higher rate of cancer in our area, and was on the environmental watch list for DECADES.  I remember as a child not being allowed to swim in the lake.  However, after time, the lake healed and cleaned itself and was eventually deemed safe again.  It is finally off the watch list completely.  

 That's very cool.

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I agree that life finds a way to go on.

Which reminds me...whatever happen to the depleting ozone layer that was attributed to aerosols? You don't hear about that anymore. Could it be it rejuvenated?

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It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

 Then you can give me an example?

flan

 BP oil spill



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flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:

It's completely narcissistic to think we humans have very much impact passed our own self.

We will die and the earth will take our bodies.

Leave any place untouched, and nature will thrive.

Even after a human disaster, the earth will heal. Without any help from us at all.

 Then you can give me an example?

flan

 I can.  My home town was the site of a terrible environmental disaster purposefully committed by a chemical company.  It ruined our lake, it has created higher rate of cancer in our area, and was on the environmental watch list for DECADES.  I remember as a child not being allowed to swim in the lake.  However, after time, the lake healed and cleaned itself and was eventually deemed safe again.  It is finally off the watch list completely.  

 That's very cool.

flan

 And the nuclear disaster in Russia. Chernobyl. 

In 1986 the place was evacuated due to reactor melt down.

Saw a documentary about a year ago, the radiation has subsided greatly, animals and plant life are thriving again and they said the area should be safe to live in again in another 15 or 20 years.

The people doing the documentary only wore prove gear in the areas closest to the center of the melt down. 

 



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