
Sacred Site Stunt Sparks Backlash
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A red Volkswagen Beetle dangles from a cliff near Shannon Falls, sparking backlash from the Squamish Nation and local climbers. The stunt, reminiscent of UBC engineering pranks, has led to a sacred site being shut down. B.C. Parks is investigating, with a removal plan in the works. Stay tuned for updates on this controversial incident.
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Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Sacred Site Stunt Sparks Backlash. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 6th. Welcome in. This is Vancouver News Today, where local news meets AI. A red Volkswagen Beetle is dangling from a cliff on the Papuce rock face near Shannon Falls along the sea to Sky Highway. It's hollowed out and looks like a stunt, but it's sparked real backlash from the squamish nation and local climbers. This kind of prank has a history with UBC engineering students who've pulled similar moves before, like hanging cars from the Lionsgate bridge and other spots. No one's claim responsibility yet, but the timing lines up with their traditions. This squamish nation calls the site sacred, tied to their history and the land they protect. Climbers are staying clear too, worried about safety, especially on windy days, and the whole area is shut down until it's gone. B.C. Parks is treating this seriously, lubing in the RCMP and Rangers for an investigation. They're putting together a removal plan set to happen in the next few days. We'll see who puts the bill once it's down, but for now, it's a reminder that stunts
like this hit hard on shared spaces and cultural spots. Stay tuned for updates.
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