Death Valley National Park visitor admits to toppling historic salt tram tower

Death Valley National Park officials said someone attached a line to the tram tower to pull their vehicle out of the mud after driving off the roadway. A Death Valley National Park visitor has stepped forward and taken responsibility for knocking over a 113-year-old salt tram tower last month, claiming it happened during a time of desperation and that there was no intent to harm the historic structure, park officials announced. “Although we would certainly prefer that this damage hadn’t happened, we are glad that the person who did this ultimately took responsibility for their actions and came forward.” The confession comes three days after park officials sought help from the public about the damaged tower that was part of the Saline Valley Salt Tram, a 13-mile aerial tramway built in 1911. National Park Service said a resource management team will assess the damage to the salt tram tower and make restoration plans.