SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Bonneville Salt Flats were damaged by a vehicle that drove on it while it was wet.
The iconic flats — featured in films like Independence Day, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The World’s Fastest Indian — become fragile when wet and can break under the weight of a vehicle.
“That not only leaves lasting scars on the landscape, but it can leave you stranded — with a recovery bill that can climb to nearly $5,000,” the Bureau of Land Management said. “That’s a tough lesson, both for your wallet and for the salt flats.”…