UBC Students Dangle Beetle on Sacred Cliff, Park Closed

0:00A crew from University of British Columbia engineering students just claimed responsibility for dangling a gutted red Volkswagen Beetle high up on the Papus Cliff near Squamish, British Columbia. That prime rock climbing zone is now off limits, shut down by BC. Parks over the major safety hazard it creates. Parks officials are crafting a removal plan, aiming to yank the car off within the next week. At the same time, Seedis Guy RCMP has launched an investigation into the whole prank. The Squamish Nation is fired up, slamming the stunt as deeply disrespectful on their sacred land. Climbers in the area are bummed. Two top routes are blocked and folks worry high winds could send that beetle tumbling down on someone. UBC engineering has a track record of these bold pranks, some hits, some misses. Witnesses that nearby Clahani campground saw a group slip out from the trailhead around APM last Sunday night. With removal in the works and probes ongoing, this ones are a reminder to prank smart

1:02respect the rock, the people, and keep it safe up there. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.