A heart carved into red rock is
drawing the attention of authorities in Arizona who are
investigating to see if actress Vanessa Hudgens is the
culprit.
Hudgens posted a photo of the carving, bearing the
names Vanessa and Austin, on her Instagram page
Sunday but later removed it. Other photos with the
hash tag "sedonadreams" still appeared on the site
Tuesday.
The media brought the photo to the attention of the
Coconino National Forest, which manages land around
Sedona renowned for the towering red rocks,
spokesman Brady Smith said. Authorities are
investigating the incident, he said Tuesday.
A representative for Hudgens, 27, did not immediately
respond to messages left by The Associated Press.
Hudgens recently appeared on Fox's live production of
"Grease." She's best known for her role as Gabriella
Montez in the "High School Musical" television show
and movie
Smith said he isn't sure whether law enforcement has
located a heart that matches the one posted by
Hudgens within the forest's 250 square-mile Red Rock
Ranger District. Authorities will be researching social
media posts and trying to contact any witnesses, he
said.
Damaging a natural feature on U.S. Forest Service land
is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail
and a maximum $5,000 fine. Smith said he's unaware
of any signs in the district to inform people of the law.
Forest officials try to maintain the natural beauty of
the area, he said.
"People make mistakes whether knowingly or
unknowingly," Smith said.
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