A friend sent me this link recently, I just have to share! This is awesome! The link to see all the caches listed is here: http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=909c9502-796e-442f-aa8f-b71be68a772b
There are so many here but I will share a few that really had me laughing.
GC185AN – Short Circuitry – This cache was destroyed because it apparently looked too much like a bomb. Yep…our paid officials keeping busy.
On 5/6/08 a user posted: Might need maitenance!!! Today there was a three hour hold up on HWY 101 at the bridge. There were rumors going around that there was a “bomb” under the bridge and sheriffs and caltrans were sent out. Pretty much all morning we heard sirens going by….I think the geocache may have been mistaken for a bomb? Couldn’t investigate as there was a huge commotion…The owner then posted: This geocache was destroyed yesterday by the local authorities and Department of Defense. Apparently, it looked too much like an explosive device. As the cache is no longer in place, I am archiving this listing immediately.
GCR9H3 – “The Sting” – This one is just epic…it is probably best not to put a cache next to a police department without permission! This cache was published, found, destroyed, and archived all in the same day! The final note posted on it said, “Oh muggles!” Couldn’t have said it better myself!
GC2F7RD – 1-800-GOT-TWEEZERS? – Ok…if you are going to hide a geocache…it’s probably best to share that with the neighbors. This one never even had the chance to be found! I’ve had my share with law enforcement while caching, most know all about it!
GC1PVBV – A Century on Century – This is just…well awesome but not! Geocaching is truly at your own risk and it is quit the risk if you end up arrested and fined 10k for it. That’s one BAD day of caching!
GC1240D – A Knight’s View – I have been here! Let’s just say a cache near a school, especially in Colorado…bad idea…
There are SO many! I could share all night! When I could use a good laugh again, I will share some more. Enjoy!
we had one over here, where the guy I think was hiding it in a town centre, but the owners of a cafe across the road spotted him, and thought he was planting a bomb, called the police, town centre was cordoned off, and bomb disposal brought in, just for a small plastic tupperware box
Lmao!! These stories were great! Muggles…they freak out for a little box. : ) I can see all the concern, but police departments can register free for a premium account so they can be notified of all geocaches published in their area as well as see ALL the caches, including premium caches. All officers I have come across knew exactly what I was doing and asked about the kind of cache that was there.
that’s actually quite a sensible thing to do, not sure it works like that over here
I think police everywhere can register. It’s a pretty neat thing.
you are probably right, not heard of it specifically, makes sense though.