The tree, which is deep in the park and has no trails leading to it, has faced serious environmental degradation from thrill-seekers who have visited since 2006, when it was found by a pair of natu…
last week that anyone who is caught near the tree can face up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
The coast redwood tree is 115.92 meters tall and its name is derived from Greek mythology — Hyperion was one of the Titans and the father of sun god Helios and moon goddess Selene.
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Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jailPark officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues. FOX13
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World's tallest tree damaged by tourists, now off-limits in Calif.Visitors to Hyperion now face a $5,000 fine or six months in jail.
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