Volkswagen Beetle Removed from Rock Face in Squamish, B.C. After Prank
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B.C. rock face by helicopter
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The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle, suspended on a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, British Columbia, was removed by helicopter after being placed there as part of a prank by University of British Columbia engineering students. The incident raised safety concerns and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
- 01A Volkswagen Beetle was removed from a rock face in Squamish, B.C., after being suspended there as a prank.
- 02The removal involved a helicopter and cost the province approximately $1,000.
- 03The prank has historical context, as UBC engineering students have a tradition of placing Beetle shells in challenging locations.
- 04Local authorities, including the RCMP, are investigating the incident due to safety concerns.
- 05Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford emphasized the cultural significance of the area to the Squamish Nation.
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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.
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The prank has caused disruptions in park operations and raised safety concerns for both the community and visitors.
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