Park officials were not amused. They posted a statement on social media criticizing Sigmond’s video. Then the police got involved. Read on to find out what happened next and what’s in store for Sigmond. 1 Prank Attracts Immediate Reaction—From the Feds

“Do we really need to say, ‘don’t hit golf balls into the Grand Canyon?’” park officials wrote on Facebook last week, attaching a screenshot of Sigmond’s swing. “Throwing objects over the rim of the canyon is not only illegal but can also endanger hikers and wildlife who may be below.” Sigmond’s video was promptly taken down. But she has been criminally charged for her actions, park spokeswoman Joelle Baird told the Washington Post. She faces three misdemeanor counts of littering, creating a hazardous condition, and throwing objects over the canyon rim. Keep reading to learn more and see the video. 2 Social Media Sought Justice

Sigmond quickly removed the video from her social media accounts. But some posted a copy of the clip to Reddit. And Redditors were not having it. “These people should be banned from the national park system,” said one commenter. Another suggested the offender should “pay for the crew that has to find and retrieve their junk. Helicopter, crew, repel team.” “Should be charged with reckless endangerment for the club,” said another commenter. “The golf ball could hit and seriously injure someone, but that club coming down on your head from that height would absolutely kill.” 3 Influencer Required to Appear In Court
According to officials, “a number of people” reported the video. Within days of its posting, Grand Canyon police had zeroed in on Sigmond. She hasn’t made an official statement about the controversy. According to Baird, a citation was filed with the U.S. District Court in Flagstaff, Arizona. ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Sigmond is required to make a court appearance. Baird said the misdemeanor counts each carry the potential of up to six months in jail and $1,000 in fines, although the prospect of jail time is “unlikely.”

4 Another Prank Went Viral Last Spring
This isn’t the first time the Grand Canyon has been the backdrop of a prank that attracted the internet’s attention. Last summer, a woman reported on Reddit’s AITA forum that she had gone on a vacation to the Grand Canyon despite a severe fear of heights. She asked her boyfriend to support her. But at one point, he pretended to push her over the edge of a cliff. The woman said she left her boyfriend to enjoy the rest of the vacation by himself. Most commenters said she did the right thing.  RELATED: 10 Most Embarrassing Ways People Have Gone Viral This Year 5 Another Viral Prank Involved Pants
And last spring, a rash of online reviews were left for the Grand Canyon in which visitors claimed they had lost their pants at the landmark. The source of the coordinated prank was unclear, but some attribute it to a 2019 tweet by comedian Sarah Schauer. It reads: “Dating advice: don’t drunk text your ex, just leave a bad review for the Grand Canyon.”