@ti2de Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 I put out a cache just over a year ago: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=40175 I started receiving logs / reports of suspected pepper spray in the container. Another Geocacher checked it out and said it was due to fireworks left inside. Today I received another log from a family saying that they experienced a reaction to something inside the cache - a burning sensation on the face. I'm at a loss for words, I feel so bad for all of this, but not sure what to do besides check this out for myself. It hurts to believe that someone would do such a thing. Any advice / thoughts / suggestions? Thank you. Quote
TimSkells Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 I would say get a new cache out there or AT LEASED wash the one thats there now. But I cant really say anything because I dont have enough geocaching experience one would say. Not mentioning any names. But what do I know im just a kid right? My words mean nothing. Quote
+JMBella Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 The first thing you should do is disable the cache. Then go to the site and chuck the cache and replace it with a new one in a different hiding spot. I find it hard to believe a fellow cacher would put something harmful in the cache. I would guess that a muggle found it a put something in it. Quote
+CYBret Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Wow, I thought this sounded familiar...my Markwelling abilities must be getting better! This thread about the same cache is almost a year old. This seems a little strange to me...then again I've been watching the Twilight Zone marathon on SciFi all day, so that's bound to happen. Bret Quote
+mtn-man Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Yeah, I would take a new cache. New logbook and a few goodies. The whole deal. You can trade the caches out and take the one home and see if you can clean it. If you can't put a replacement out then disable the cache and make a note that you removed it on the cache page. Then you can see what you can do. Quote
+JMBella Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 It's very strange that some people have logged that it was fine while others have complained about the odor or pepper spray. All over the coarse of a year. I think someone may have visited the cache on a few different occasions and sprayed something in there. Again I can't imagine a cacher doing this so that's why I recommended moving the location. On a side, I notice you logged a find 4 time on you own cache. Probably just an over site. Quote
@ti2de Posted January 2, 2004 Author Posted January 2, 2004 Yep, that's me in the year-old thread... what a bummer. I put out this and one other cache last year, the other one is on the site of the Hastings Nebraska Naval Ammo Depot and gets a great turnout. I put some historical literature in there, and judging from the logs, it gets rave reviews. Sorry to say I don't get out for "periodic maintenance"; I deployed last year and just got home. It drives me CRAZY to even think that someone could or would manifest such ill intentions. Quote
+Runaround Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 It happens. Around here, a geomuggle found a cache and decided to use it as an urinal. They then closed the container back up and put it back in the hiding spot. Quote
TimSkells Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 It happens. Around here, a geomuggle found a cache and decided to use it as an urinal. They then closed the container back up and put it back in the hiding spot. when did this happen? got a link? thanks Quote
+Bloencustoms Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Could it be the work of nefarious militant anti-caching environmentalists? Quote
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 On the oregon coast I came across a cache that had a condom deposited inside of it. A used one. The worst that has happened to mine is a live bullet was left inside of it. All these things can be taken care of. That first cache was tough to log, but of course a long stick and determination got me through it. Spraying it with pepper spray is sure possible and a nasty trick. Maybe it's time to relocate it a bit? Quote
martmann Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 ...I notice you logged a find 4 time on you own cache. Probably just an over site. @ti2de 4 finds on your own cache? No offense meant, just posting again since you missed it in JMBella's post. Most would change those to a note, but hey, it's your game. Quote
cwoper Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 It just seems to get better every day.Aside from the knuckelheads that think that they may-be witty and funny,the Cachers that are concseienious and love doing this activity far,far out number the idiots.Nothing and I mean nothing,will stop me from partisipating in my quest to locate that ever so important log book.Mother Nature being the exception.As far as what you should do @ti2de...Thats up to you.Check out the sugestions and go from there.What ever you dicide,it will be the right thing to do. Quote
+ChileHead Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Just goes to show you, there are a lot of jerks out there. When I started geocaching this summer, my brother-in-law said "That sounds dumb. Why would you want to do that? If I ever found one of those boxes in the woods, I'd open it up and take a s*** in it." Nice. Real nice. Needless to say, getting him a GPSr for a gift is not on the list anytime soon! Quote
+carleenp Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Looks like the cache has been sprayed several times. I suspect someone around the area is returning to do it. Maybe giving up on this cache and permanently archiving it would be the best option. Quote
Broncoholics Posted January 2, 2004 Posted January 2, 2004 Upinyachit has been caching for a while and hasn't had anything awfull come up in a cache. It takes a sick person to even think of doing such an act. Maybe you should archive the cache for a while. Quote
+Corp Of Discovery Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 I have found a 'booby trapped' cache. Read all about it here. Enjoy. Quote
+Fritz_Monroe Posted January 3, 2004 Posted January 3, 2004 Just goes to show you, there are a lot of jerks out there. When I started geocaching this summer, my brother-in-law said "That sounds dumb. Why would you want to do that? If I ever found one of those boxes in the woods, I'd open it up and take a s*** in it." Nice. Real nice. I work with a guy that's obsessed with what I've found in the caches. Has no interest in making the find, just wants to know if I made anything doing this. He'd be one of these types. Luckily, he's not smart enough to figure out how to turn the GPSr on, let alone make a find. Maybe you should get him a GPS and turn him on to this. Might change his tune. Quote
+yumitori Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 (edited) Could it be the work of nefarious militant anti-caching environmentalists? No need to create conspiracy theories. More likely it's just some a** with too few brains and too much time on their hands. Edited January 6, 2004 by yumitori Quote
+JohnnyVegas Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 It happens. Around here, a geomuggle found a cache and decided to use it as an urinal. They then closed the container back up and put it back in the hiding spot. That happend to one of the first caches I hid. I moved to a new locatiion maybe a half mile away with a new name, It is much harder to find now due to tree cover, but it has not been damaged. Quote
+Sparky-Watts Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 It happens. Around here, a geomuggle found a cache and decided to use it as an urinal. They then closed the container back up and put it back in the hiding spot. when did this happen? got a link? thanks Ummm....just curious, but why? Quote
+Sparky-Watts Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 Could it be the work of nefarious militant anti-caching environmentalists? No need to create conspiracy theories. More likely it's just some a** with too few brains and too much time on their hands. Or not enough blood in his alcohol. Quote
+SamLowrey Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 It happens. Around here, a geomuggle found a cache and decided to use it as an urinal. They then closed the container back up and put it back in the hiding spot. At least they didn't "log" the cache. [rimshot] Quote
+qhtxvckfkfl Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 An idea: take a VERY sharp, large pin or screw/knife or other very sharp object and poke one tiny, tiny hole in the cache; this will let out gas if someone sprays anything into it. As for them urinating on it; I say remove it and place it somewhere else. Hope this helps! Quote
ghOzt Posted January 6, 2004 Posted January 6, 2004 I have found a 'booby trapped' cache. Read all about it here. Enjoy. Sounds more like it was 'POOPY trapped.' ...where's the rim shot? (I tried, SamLowrey, I tried...) Quote
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