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An abandoned campsite filled with trash and leftover supplies was found in Badlands National Park.

Park officials emphasized that abandoning campsites causes ecological harm and is illegal.

Responders initially thought the site was an emergency, but determined it was likely abandoned due to a thunderstorm.

An abandoned campsite found in a wilderness area inside Badlands National Park elicited a simple response from officials: "Do not do this."

There were "large quantities of food, soaked sleeping bags and a lot of trash" at the campsite, which was discovered by park rangers after it was reported by a visitor, the park said Aug. 2 in a Facebook post .

"Whether it was left behind due to unpreparedness or carelessness, the result is the same: ecological harm," th

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