+mousekakat Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Today we went out to do a little caching, and at one of the locations we found a black canvas bag, not very big, weighed down with rocks. Sent the Mr. in to investigate (I draw the line at stuff like that) and when he moved the rocks off of it he noted that it smelled like something decomposing in it. We figure that someone probably took an animal there and placed the rocks on top of it to keep other animals from getting in to it, but we're not sure, and we sure as he** didn't open the bag to see what was in it ! The area was a former shooting range and covered with stones and boulders, and the cache that is there is listed in the hint as under a root... this black bag was under a root, as well, but after getting home tonight and checking the spoiler hints it was definitely not the cache! We're in Sweden, there aren't a lot of kidnappings or missing people around here, but I'm American and my gut tells me to contact the cops to have them check it out. The Swede, though, figures it's just a pet that someone put out there instead of burying (but why would someone go through that trouble?) and is content with that thought. So... call the cops or leave it be? Quote Link to comment
+Vinny & Sue Team Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Today we went out to do a little caching, and at one of the locations we found a black canvas bag, not very big, weighed down with rocks. Sent the Mr. in to investigate (I draw the line at stuff like that) and when he moved the rocks off of it he noted that it smelled like something decomposing in it. We figure that someone probably took an animal there and placed the rocks on top of it to keep other animals from getting in to it, but we're not sure, and we sure as he** didn't open the bag to see what was in it ! The area was a former shooting range and covered with stones and boulders, and the cache that is there is listed in the hint as under a root... this black bag was under a root, as well, but after getting home tonight and checking the spoiler hints it was definitely not the cache! We're in Sweden, there aren't a lot of kidnappings or missing people around here, but I'm American and my gut tells me to contact the cops to have them check it out. The Swede, though, figures it's just a pet that someone put out there instead of burying (but why would someone go through that trouble?) and is content with that thought. So... call the cops or leave it be? Why not call the police just in case it turns out to be something that warranted their attention, such as human body parts? Quote Link to comment
+Snake & Rooster Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Today we went out to do a little caching, and at one of the locations we found a black canvas bag, not very big, weighed down with rocks. Sent the Mr. in to investigate (I draw the line at stuff like that) and when he moved the rocks off of it he noted that it smelled like something decomposing in it. We figure that someone probably took an animal there and placed the rocks on top of it to keep other animals from getting in to it, but we're not sure, and we sure as he** didn't open the bag to see what was in it ! The area was a former shooting range and covered with stones and boulders, and the cache that is there is listed in the hint as under a root... this black bag was under a root, as well, but after getting home tonight and checking the spoiler hints it was definitely not the cache! We're in Sweden, there aren't a lot of kidnappings or missing people around here, but I'm American and my gut tells me to contact the cops to have them check it out. The Swede, though, figures it's just a pet that someone put out there instead of burying (but why would someone go through that trouble?) and is content with that thought. So... call the cops or leave it be? I agree . . . it's probably a pet that someone was too lazy to bury properly. From what you describe, it is too small to be a human . . . unless it's just a head. It might be best to report it, if for no other reason than to ease your mind. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 often it's a deceased pet. won't hurt to report it, though. Quote Link to comment
+wiseye Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 My goodness....is THAT where I left it! Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 My goodness....is THAT where I left it! *mental note... do not invite these folks to use your cabin when they visit Sweden... Quote Link to comment
+Savoy 6 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 My goodness....is THAT where I left it! *mental note... do not invite these folks to use your cabin when they visit Sweden... Somebody find my duffel bag?- Sture Bergwall Quote Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Report it and then come back and tell us exactly what it was Quote Link to comment
+billandlore Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I wondered where the airline left my bag. Quote Link to comment
+Team SCR Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Call the police... what will it hurt? Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I wondered where the airline left my bag. Would your last name be Dahmer by chance? I guess I would let the police know in case someone is missing something, but I bet it's a pet. Quote Link to comment
+TheManInStripes Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Go back to the bag, take it to the dumpster, and then get back to finding the dam cache!! Quote Link to comment
NTYSPNGBOB Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Today we went out to do a little caching, and at one of the locations we found a black canvas bag, not very big, weighed down with rocks. Sent the Mr. in to investigate (I draw the line at stuff like that) and when he moved the rocks off of it he noted that it smelled like something decomposing in it. We figure that someone probably took an animal there and placed the rocks on top of it to keep other animals from getting in to it, but we're not sure, and we sure as he** didn't open the bag to see what was in it ! The area was a former shooting range and covered with stones and boulders, and the cache that is there is listed in the hint as under a root... this black bag was under a root, as well, but after getting home tonight and checking the spoiler hints it was definitely not the cache! We're in Sweden, there aren't a lot of kidnappings or missing people around here, but I'm American and my gut tells me to contact the cops to have them check it out. The Swede, though, figures it's just a pet that someone put out there instead of burying (but why would someone go through that trouble?) and is content with that thought. So... call the cops or leave it be? Call the Police! give em somthin to do! Quote Link to comment
+outdoorsaddix Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yea i say tell them, they wont be mad at you for not opening it they should understand, even if its nothing it can't really hurt to to tell them so they can look. And make sure you report back as to what it was when you find out. Quote Link to comment
crtrue Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I guess this is one of the drawbacks of crafting my TBs from meat. Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Actually, I think Jeremy likes to check out all the strange sightings personally before involving the Police. Quote Link to comment
+Redcap the Druid Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 If you don't want to involve the cops then go back and open the bag. If you aren't willing to open the bag... call the cops. Obviously something dead is in the bag, and it was dumped there intentionally. If you aren't going to bury something, why put it in a bag and weigh it down? Seems weird. I say tell the authorities (I'd open the bag, but I have issues). Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 If you don't want to involve the cops then go back and open the bag. If you aren't willing to open the bag... call the cops. Obviously something dead is in the bag, and it was dumped there intentionally. If you aren't going to bury something, why put it in a bag and weigh it down? Seems weird. I say tell the authorities (I'd open the bag, but I have issues). Quote Link to comment
+wordnerd Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hmph....can't a person just hide a body without some cacher nosing around asking questions? I put....I mean, he put rocks over it. That should be enough. Where'd you say you lived again? Is it that house over by....well, never mind. Seriously, though. If it's a small bag, I'd say leave it alone because it wouldn't be a whole person anyway. It might be an animal. But I would contact the cache owner and make sure that this was not supposed to be the cache container. If it is, then someone either left a food item in it or someone decided to be extremely foul and menacing by putting something gross inside. On the other hand, if you do call the cops [if they are anything like the U.S.] they would be obligated to check it out and even if it's not a body, they'll remove it from the cache area. Then other cachers won't have to stumble across it. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Call the police, it's their job to check it out. It COULD be a part of a murder victim, and possibly one crucial to identification. Most likely a deceased pet, however. Quote Link to comment
+michigansnorkelers Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 If it were in the U.S., the cops would blow it up! Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Small enough to not be a GROWN-UP...but.....I'd have the LEO check it out. Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Small enough to not be a GROWN-UP...but.....I'd have the LEO check it out. Yeah, mother-in-law mentioned the baby/child thing, too... Gonna give the non-emergency cop shop number a call tomorrow and put it in their hands! I did drop the cache owner a message and noted it in the log, too! Quote Link to comment
+wordnerd Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Let us know what happens. Curiosity has gotten to me. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I guess this is one of the drawbacks of crafting my TBs from meat. *snort* giggle. Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 It as an animal, small dog or cat. Advanced putrification, Mr tossed his cookies after checking it. Just couldn't leave it with a clear conscience without checking it to be sure. Mr was majorly stressing that we might have to call the police to come, talk about relief to find those animal teeth and nothing human! Quote Link to comment
+thedeadpirate Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Advanced putrification, Mr tossed his cookies after checking it. You gotta love a man who will toss his cookies over a dead animal for you. Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 You gotta love a man who will toss his cookies over a dead animal for you. Is kind of romantic, huh! Quote Link to comment
Luckless Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I have found what must be little gravesites in the parks here while geocaching. A pile of rocks and a cross or a board with a name- probably somebody's hamster. Quote Link to comment
+atmguy775 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You gotta love a man who will toss his cookies over a dead animal for you. Is kind of romantic, huh! Ahhh! Love is in the air. Either that or the rotting smell from yonder bag and the pucrid vomitous that covers it like a lovely multi-colored blanket. Okay I need sleep these 15 hours a day working during the weekend is not fun. Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 It as an animal, small dog or cat. Advanced putrification, Mr tossed his cookies after checking it. Just couldn't leave it with a clear conscience without checking it to be sure. Mr was majorly stressing that we might have to call the police to come, talk about relief to find those animal teeth and nothing human! Did you take it home with you? Quote Link to comment
GPS treasuredragon Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Remenber the Preveaw of GPS the movie some one got killed finding the cach. Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Remenber the Preveaw of GPS the movie some one got killed finding the cach. Was it a PB cache? Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Would you have taken it home with you, blech! It stank to high heavens, there was NO way I was putting that in my car, don't you watch CSI, Knight, lol ? That stink doesn't come out of stuff! We reburied it with stones and left a note on the cache log that it was there. Hopefully the owner of the cache will note it in the cache description. Ni'night, ATM775, get some rest! Quote Link to comment
Jackmerlin1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Today we went out to do a little caching, and at one of the locations we found a black canvas bag, not very big, weighed down with rocks. Sent the Mr. in to investigate (I draw the line at stuff like that) and when he moved the rocks off of it he noted that it smelled like something decomposing in it. We figure that someone probably took an animal there and placed the rocks on top of it to keep other animals from getting in to it, but we're not sure, and we sure as he** didn't open the bag to see what was in it ! The area was a former shooting range and covered with stones and boulders, and the cache that is there is listed in the hint as under a root... this black bag was under a root, as well, but after getting home tonight and checking the spoiler hints it was definitely not the cache! We're in Sweden, there aren't a lot of kidnappings or missing people around here, but I'm American and my gut tells me to contact the cops to have them check it out. The Swede, though, figures it's just a pet that someone put out there instead of burying (but why would someone go through that trouble?) and is content with that thought. So... call the cops or leave it be? I agree . . . it's probably a pet that someone was too lazy to bury properly. From what you describe, it is too small to be a human . . . unless it's just a head. It might be best to report it, if for no other reason than to ease your mind. it could be dog s*** you dont know i'd call the cops to be on the safe side what about you Quote Link to comment
Jackmerlin1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 signal the cops thats what i'd do Quote Link to comment
+wordnerd Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Remenber the Preveaw of GPS the movie some one got killed finding the cach. Was it a PB cache? ROTFLMAO! Quote Link to comment
+Sommers Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I agree call the police...heck, you said there aren't many kidnappings or murders....got to have SOMETHING to do!!LOL Quote Link to comment
+agilefox Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 You probably didn't take it because you didn't have anything to trade up or trade even. What would that be? Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Glad to hear it wasn't something "bad"...but finding a dead animal likely isn't a picnic! Quote Link to comment
GPS treasuredragon Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 A killer veaw of geocaching OH GOD. yes call the police and than tell Icenrye about it. Quote Link to comment
+Arnold Evrkachen Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) There was an incident in our area where a cacher came upon what appeared to be an abandoned campsite in a state park. It was not in a designated camping area and it was difficult to tell when the owner(s) had been there, if they were still there, etc. It was reported to the park authorities and they investigated. They finally determined that it belonged to someone from the other side of the country who had been there the previous year and had abandoned his possessions. However, the park authorities told a group of us local cachers that they needed the help of us and others who use the park to be their eyes and ears. They asked us, if we ever ran across anything suspicious, to [a] do not disturb it, get the coordinates of it, [c] don't trample the area; leave by the same route that you came in, and [d] get the information to them, along with your contact info, as soon as possible. You may have stumbled upon a crime scene without realizing it. If so, it needs to be preserved and the authorities notified. If in doubt, call the police,park rangers, etc. Edited July 17, 2007 by Arnold Evrkachen Quote Link to comment
+simpjkee Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 why not just unzip the dam bag? Quote Link to comment
+Moore9KSUcats Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 It as an animal, small dog or cat. Advanced putrification, Mr tossed his cookies after checking it. Just couldn't leave it with a clear conscience without checking it to be sure. Mr was majorly stressing that we might have to call the police to come, talk about relief to find those animal teeth and nothing human! Apparently Mr. S DID open the bag to check on the contents..... he found there were animal teeth, rather than something that appeared to be human remains. Quote Link to comment
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