{"id":2281690,"date":"2024-06-22T11:34:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T15:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-issue-statement-after-mysterious-monolith-is-discovered-outside-las-vegas\/"},"modified":"2024-06-22T12:04:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T16:04:14","slug":"police-issue-statement-after-mysterious-monolith-is-discovered-outside-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-issue-statement-after-mysterious-monolith-is-discovered-outside-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Issue Statement After &#8216;Mysterious Monolith&#8217; Is Discovered Outside Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-issue-statement-after-mysterious-monolith-is-discovered-outside-las-vegas%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2281690&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A mysterious monolith was discovered\u200d over a weekend \u200bin the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of \u200bLas Vegas. The Las Vegas\u200c Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), particularly \u2062its search\u200d and rescue\u2064 unit, spotted and reported this three-sided structure made from\u2063 reflective sheet metal. It measured 77 inches high with each face 13 inches\u2064 wide, anchored with rebar and concrete into the ground. The news of the monolith generated considerable interest and a\u200b few people \u2062managed visits despite its \u200cremote location and the high temperatures involved.<\/p>\n<p>This monolith, similar to others found in locations like Utah, California, New Mexico, and Wales,\u200c was removed due\u2062 to public safety and environmental concerns. The structure\u2064 was taken\u2064 down on a\u2064 Thursday, just days after its discovery, \u200cand \u2064is currently stored at an \u200bundisclosed location as authorities decide on its future. \u200cThe \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/family-of-man-murdered-by-girlfriends-father-says-he-had-iq-of-81-could-not-have-sex-trafficked-her\/\" title=\"Family Of Man Murdered By Girlfriend\u2019s Father Says He Had IQ of 81, Could Not Have Sex Trafficked Her\">police advised<\/a> the public against leaving objects in natural areas and venturing off\u2063 marked trails,\u2064 stressing the risks to both personal safety and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>This occurrence reflects a recurring trend of mysterious monoliths appearing and sparking public and\u200d media curiosity. Such events have drawn various reactions from communities \u2062and authorities, highlighting issues related to environmental conservation and public\u2062 safety.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news\/\">  News <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/static.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/foto4wj-jack-davis-150x150.jpg\"   style=\"display:none\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/%20\"><span>Jack Davis<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   June 22, 2024 at 8:06am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Something odd was found last weekend in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMYSTERIOUS MONOLITH!\u201d Las Vegas Metropolitan Police <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LVMPD\/status\/1802767918637490203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe see a lot of weird things when people go hiking like not being prepared for the weather, not bringing enough water\u2026 but check this out! Over the weekend, @LVMPDSAR spotted this mysterious monolith near Gass Peak north of the valley,\u201d the post said, referring to its search and rescue unit.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH!<\/p>\n<p>We see a lot of weird things when people go hiking like not being prepared for the weather, not bringing enough water\u2026 but check this out!<br \/> Over the weekend, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LVMPDSAR?\">@LVMPDSAR<\/a> spotted this mysterious monolith near Gass Peak north of the valley. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YRsvhJIU5M\">pic.twitter.com\/YRsvhJIU5M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LVMPD (@LVMPD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LVMPD\/status\/1802767918637490203?\">June 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Anyone interested in seeing the monolith had to act fast, because it was removed on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/monolith-las-vegas-removal-pandemic-mystery-ae6c044a719d9aee09916c59e886e04b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a> noted that the shiny structure that was enticing the curious was erected illegally on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/if-marthas-vineyard-tried-to-prove-it-cares-about-immigrants-it-failed-miserably\/\" title=\"If Martha\u2019s Vineyard Tried To Prove It Cares About Immigrants, It Failed Miserably\">federal refuge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of you have asked about the mysterious monolith that was recently spotted north of Las Vegas. Yesterday afternoon, we assisted with the removal of the item due to public safety and environmental concerns,\u201d police posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LasVegasMetro\/posts\/874415908063668?ref=embed_post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe monolith is being stored at an undisclosed location while public authorities determine the most appropriate way to dispose of or store the item,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Do you think these monoliths are part of a prank?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Police said the shiny monolith was 77 inches tall and each of its faces was 13 inches wide.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH UPDATE:<\/p>\n<p>A lot of you have asked about the mysterious monolith that was recently spotted north of Las Vegas.<br \/> Yesterday afternoon, we assisted with the removal of the item due to public safety and environmental concerns. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4NrR9FDo4T\">pic.twitter.com\/4NrR9FDo4T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LVMPD (@LVMPD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LVMPD\/status\/1804181133225267447?\">June 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Police said the three-sided structure was made from reflective sheet metal and stuck into the ground with rebar and concrete.<\/p>\n<p>Police said they do not know how the object got there, but are not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/climate-activists-block-road-refuse-move-change-heart-nevada-rangers-truck-comes-speeding-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investigating<\/a> the incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe LVMPD discourages anyone from venturing off marked trails or leaving objects and items behind. This poses a danger to you and the environment,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors to the refuge are welcome, but those wishing to explore the refuge should be mindful of the environmental impact of their visit,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<p>Monoliths similar to the one in the desert have been found in Utah, California, New Mexico, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mysterious-structure-made-fine-metallic-material-suddenly-appears-hilltop-confusing-locals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/local\/local-las-vegas\/mysterious-monolith-found-on-trail-overlooking-las-vegas-3070304\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/a> noted one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/strange-metal-monolith-discovered-middle-utah-desert-officers-baffled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monolith<\/a> was found in downtown Las Vegas in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.8newsnow.com\/news\/local-news\/mysterious-monolith-gone-from-nevada-desert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KLAS-TV<\/a> reported that even though the remote monolith required a hike in triple-digit temperatures, some folks who saw the police post on social media had to see it for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw the post, and I really wanted to come see because we missed the one in Utah because they had it taken down so quickly, so I wasn\u2019t going to risk not going to see it this time,\u201d visitor Alesha Wallace said.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>In just a few months, the world is going to change forever. 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Together, we really can save the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Thank you for your support!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Please stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-44685\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/russdavis\/\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/static.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/foto4wj-jack-davis-150x150.jpg\"> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-44685\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-44685\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-44685\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-44685\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-military-issues-dire-warning-about-chinas-rapid-military-nuclear-weapons-buildup\/\" title=\"U.S. Military Issues Dire Warning About China\u2019s Rapid Military, Nuclear Weapons Buildup\">military issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Jack Davis is a freelance writer who joined The Western Journal in July 2015 and chronicled the campaign that saw President Donald Trump elected. Since then, he has written extensively for The Western Journal on the Trump administration as well as foreign policy and military issues. <br \/> Jack can be reached at jackwritings1@gmail.com. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  New York City <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Politics, Foreign Policy, Military &#038; Defense Issues <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last weekend, a mysterious monolith was discovered in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas. 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