“Do we really need to say, ‘don’t hit golf balls into the Grand Canyon?’ ” the Grand Canyon National Park wrote alongside a screen grab of TikToker Katie Sigmond hitting a golf ball into the landmark.
TikTok star Katie Sigmond, 19, is facing pending charges after posting a video that went viral on TikTok.
The video shows Sigmond hitting a gold ball into the Grand Canyon, followed by her tossing the golf club afterwards near Mather Point.
This apparently left the Grand Canyon National Park quite disgruntled.
They explained, “On Oct. 26, a TikToker shared a video showing her hitting a golf ball and throwing a golf club into the canyon near Mather Point. We ask that viewers help us confirm her identity.”
The next day, Grand Canyon Law Enforcement found the TikTok star, the park said.
“Charges and a court appearance for the individual are pending. Throwing objects over the rim of the canyon is not only illegal but can also endanger hikers and wildlife who may be below,” it added.
A spokesperson for the park, Joelle Baird, said, “Sigmond could be charged for hitting an object over the canyon and causing a dangerous situation, as well as littering.”
The national park did not identify Sigmond as the TikToker, however, a screen recording shared on Reddit shows the full video being posted from her account.
In the clip, Sigmond, who has 6.9 million followers on TikTok and more than 2 million on Instagram, is seen hitting the golf ball before being shocked by her swing.
“How did that happen” Sigmond, who is known for sharing videos of her golf swings as well as pranks, wrote over the video.
Sigmond if charged could be facing up to six months in jail and be ordered to pay $1,000 in fines.
Did she not realize the ball would eventually come down and could kill someone if it hit them? Idiot. Like shooting a gun in the air and thinking the bullet won’t eventually come down.
She didn’t use the brain she was born with. She got hit with the STUPID STICK.