Post by L Roebuck on Oct 4, 2007 6:36:05 GMT -5
Locked gate cut at ancient cave
ANGUS HOHENBOKEN news.com.au
A GATE protecting one of Australia's premier caving sites has been cut down in the state's North.
Tasmania Police and Parks and Wildlife Service staff are investigating illegal entry to Kubla Khan cave, west of Mole Creek.
A locked metal gate at the cave entrance had been cut free with oxy-acetylene gear. The severed gate has not been found.
It is unknown whether any of the ancient cave's irreplaceable formations were damaged or stolen in the break-in.
Entry to the cave is restricted to 12 groups a year, with a maximum of six people in each group, to ensure it is maintained in pristine condition.
Those seeking access must be registered members of a recognised caving group to obtain access permits and must use a Parks and Wildlife approved guide.
The cave has one entry and one exit point, which have locked metal gates.
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ANGUS HOHENBOKEN news.com.au
A GATE protecting one of Australia's premier caving sites has been cut down in the state's North.
Tasmania Police and Parks and Wildlife Service staff are investigating illegal entry to Kubla Khan cave, west of Mole Creek.
A locked metal gate at the cave entrance had been cut free with oxy-acetylene gear. The severed gate has not been found.
It is unknown whether any of the ancient cave's irreplaceable formations were damaged or stolen in the break-in.
Entry to the cave is restricted to 12 groups a year, with a maximum of six people in each group, to ensure it is maintained in pristine condition.
Those seeking access must be registered members of a recognised caving group to obtain access permits and must use a Parks and Wildlife approved guide.
The cave has one entry and one exit point, which have locked metal gates.
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