Authorities probe gender reveal stunt that DYED iconic Armenian waterfall pink

A couple’s gender reveal party has sparked backlash after images online showed they had dyed an iconic waterfall during the event.

The Ministry of Environment announced Monday that it had received numerous reports about the incident.

Images of the landmark 18-meter Shaki Waterfall in Syunik Province, said to have been taken during the gender reveal party, showed the water briefly turning pink, indicating that the couple is expecting a girl.

The waterfall is designated as a natural monument in Armenia and is therefore under special protection.

Ministry of Environment spokesperson Ani Hakobyan, in a statement on social media, said they had launched proceedings for violations of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 19 of the Law on Specially Protected Areas. By law, all activities that threaten the preservation of a natural monument are prohibited.

“Dear citizens, we urge you to adhere to the legislative requirements on the preservation of the environment and refrain from any actions that could harm our country’s natural heritage,” Hakobyan added.

It is unclear what dye was used during the event. 

Criminal proceedings have been initiated.

The organizers of the event who dyed the waterfall may face a fine.