Because Jesus makes for great clickbait and great clickbait equals $$$. Notice how OP didn't even bother to post the picture of the rock formation the lady took a picture of? Even though the article was archived the archive service didn't even load the picture it might have for you, but I know it didn't for me.
On top of that, OP was a (1) and done IP.
My guess OP works for that "news site" and needs to generate clicks or wants to stir the pot somehow. my money is on the latter