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Volkswagen Beetle Dangles from Cliff in BC, Investigation Underway

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British Columbias Environment Ministry warns against visiting a cliffside spot near Highway 99 in Squamish, where a red Volkswagen Beetle shell is hanging precariously. The shell, a prank by UBC engineering students, will be safely removed within the week. The stunt has sparked backlash, with Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford calling it disrespectful to the Squamish Nation and hikers. Authorities are treating it as a serious incident, recalling a similar incident in 2009. The focus now is on protecting the site from further disruptions.

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Volkswagen Beetle Dangles from Cliff in BC, Investigation Underway

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Volkswagen Beetle Dangles from Cliff in BC, Investigation Underway. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 6th. Welcome to Canada News today, powered by AI. British Columbia's Environment Ministry is telling folks to steer clear of a cliff-side spot above Highway 99 in Squamish, where the shell of, a red Volkswagen Beetle is hanging precariously on a rock face. BC Parts plans to haul it down safely within the week. This stunt traces back to University of British Columbia Engineering students upholding their tradition of planting old Beetle shells in tough spots. Last week, one showed up with a big E painted on the roof, signaling the culprits. Earlier this week, the shell just appeared, sparking quick backlash. Squamish Mayor Armand Herford called the Stawamish Chief Area sacred to the Squamish Nation and a hot spot for hikers and climbers, saying the prank. Cross the line of respect. Meanwhile, the RCMP and Park Rangers are digging into this as a serious incident. It echoes a 2009 Fiasco, where a Beetle tumbled off the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, leading to arrests of five students. As authorities wrap up the removal

in probe, the focus stays on protecting this chair's site from more disruptions.

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