Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- A red Volkswagen Beetle shell was found suspended on a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, British Columbia, believed to be a prank by University of British Columbia engineering students continuing a tradition.
- BC Parks is working to remove the Beetle shell within the week, while the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and park rangers have been asked to investigate the incident.
- The location, near the Stawamus Chief rock formation, holds deep cultural significance to the Squamish Nation and is a popular spot for hikers and climbers.
- Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford emphasized that the prank disrespected the sacred area and has negatively impacted the local community.
- A similar stunt in 2009 involved students attempting to suspend a Beetle from a bridge, which led to arrests, highlighting ongoing concerns about such pranks.
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