Washington (AP) – Authorities in Washington were put on high alert when a group of hikers reported finding human remains in a cave. However, after a thorough investigation, it turns out the “remains” were actually a plastic beer bong. Yes, you read that right. A beer bong.
In what can only be described as the most ridiculous news story of the week, the hikers apparently mistook a plastic beer bong for a human skeleton. And in true millennial fashion, they immediately took to social media to share their “discovery” with the world.
“OMG we just found human remains in this creepy cave in Washington! So scary!” tweeted one of the hikers, who has since deleted the post and made her account private.
This news quickly spread like wildfire, with some media outlets reporting that a “possible murder investigation was underway” and others suggesting that “serial killers were on the loose in the Washington wilderness.”
However, it seems that common sense and basic detective work were not employed before these rumors were allowed to spread. When police arrived on the scene, they quickly realized that the “remains” were in fact a plastic beer bong, and not bones. The hikers apparently mistook the tubing for bones and the funnel for a skull.
In a press conference held earlier today, Detective John Smith stated, “While we appreciate the eagerness of citizens to report suspicious activity, we urge everyone to remain calm and not jump to conclusions. In this case, it was simply a silly misunderstanding. We are not currently investigating any crimes related to this incident.”
It is unclear at this time who the owner of the beer bong is, or how it ended up in the cave to begin with. One theory is that it may have been left behind by a group of college students who were partying in the area. Another theory is that it may have been intentionally placed there by someone looking to play a prank.
Regardless of how it ended up in the cave, it’s safe to say that this “discovery” has been a little bit embarrassing for those involved. The hikers, who have not been named, have declined to comment on the incident and have since deleted their social media posts.
Meanwhile, social media users are having a field day with the news, with many poking fun at the situation. “Breaking news: plastic beer bong found in Washington cave, becomes new lead suspect in local murder case,” joked one user.
In conclusion, this is a prime example of why we should always take news with a grain of salt. Just because something is reported on social media, does not necessarily make it true. Let’s hope that the next “discovery” is a little more substantial.
