"But, according to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report that details the time from when they drove into the forest to when they were found a month ago, the details of the calamity appear likely to remain a mystery to everyone, including authorities."

Leaving things a "mystery" seem to satisfy the needs of the state( saves money for one thing). 
 
I can think of worse things than being a gawker,... scolds and nags come readily to mind. Carry on.