The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle was recently removed from a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, British Columbia, where it had been suspended as part of a prank by engineering students from the University of British Columbia. The Environment Ministry stated that a helicopter was used for the removal on Thursday after the Beetle was hoisted from the rock face known as the Papoose, adjacent to Stawamus Chief provincial park. This incident, which involved the Beetle being suspended above power lines and the highway, raised significant safety concerns, prompting the closure of the area. The ministry reported that the operation cost the province about $1,000 USD. Mayor Armand Hurford highlighted the cultural importance of the site to the Squamish Nation and condemned the prank as disrespectful. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are currently investigating the incident, which has drawn attention due to its potential impact on park operations and community safety.