Hikers warned as mischievous marmots wreak havoc in California park

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUCLA Researchers Started an OnlyFans for MarmotsYellow-bellied marmots in California's Sequoia National Park are causing disruption by stealing gear, chewing equipment and disabling parked vehicles. The ground squirrels actively target trailheads and parking areas from May to mid-July, driven by a search for food and salt found on sweat-stained items and car components. Vehicle damage caused by marmots chewing radiator hoses and electrical wiring has left some visitors stranded with costly repair bills. The National Park Service advises visitors to wrap their vehicles in plastic tarps to prevent the animals from crawling into engine compartments. With peak season over, officials say tarping is no longer necessary, but Samantha Weldon, manager of the Silver City resort, still recommends it for multiday hikes.In fullStolen shoes, sabotaged cars and licked faces: How marmots are causing havoc for hikers in America’s WestMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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