article_snippet: The National Park Service did not close the trail and in spite of the warnings, one hiker who visited the park  told the San Francisco Chronicle that one hiker who visited the park   had seen dozens of people walking in the area.
article_snippet: It was clear no one should be on that rock with the huge fissure,' Karen Blasing said. '
article_snippet: We stayed back, but many others were unconcerned and dangerously taking chances.'
article_snippet: KBCW reports  that other park-goers scrambled to assist Blum and Karen Blasing companion before officials from Marin County fire, sheriff, and Park Rangers arrived.