Someone is ‘spiking’ U.S. Forest Service roads in southern Oregon, rangers say

At least seven roads in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest have been damaged by large metal spikes or nails

Someone is “spiking” U.S. Forest Service roads in southern Oregon, according to the agency. At least seven roads in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest have been damaged by large metal spikes or nails.

Forest rangers say the spikes are being placed in the center of the road, and are long enough to puncture tires.

No injuries have been reported, but the Forest Service is warning people to be on the lookout for the spikes.

Forest rangers are asking the public to report any suspicious activity in the area

The Forest Service is asking the public to report any suspicious activity in the area.

People who see anything unusual should call the Forest Service’s Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest headquarters at 541-592-4100.

Investigators are looking into possible motives for the spiking

Investigators are looking into possible motives for the spiking.

One possibility is that the person responsible is trying to deter people from using the roads.

Another possibility is that the person is trying to cause damage to vehicles.

The Forest Service is taking steps to remove the spikes and repair the roads

The Forest Service is taking steps to remove the spikes and repair the roads.

Crews are patrolling the roads and removing any spikes that are found.

The Forest Service is also asking the public to be on the lookout for the spikes and to report any that they see.

Conclusion

The Forest Service is asking the public to report any suspicious activity in the area.

People who see anything unusual should call the Forest Service’s Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest headquarters at 541-592-4100.