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Major incident declared after thousands flock to UK beaches in sweltering heat
CNN ^
| 25th June 2020
| Jack Guy,
Posted on 06/25/2020 4:12:40 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Officials in southern England have declared a "major incident" after thousands of people flocked to local beaches.
Bournemouth and Sandbanks, in Dorset, were hit particularly hard as crowds came to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far, according to a statement released Thursday by local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.
Despite advice to stay away from the area, it was overrun with cars and sunbathers, leading to gridlock, illegal parking and anti-social behavior. By Thursday morning, more than 40 tons of waste had been removed from the coastline.
Rubbish crews also suffered abuse and intimidation as they tried to remove mountains of rubbish from the seafront, according to the statement, and there have been a number of incidents involving excessive alcohol and fighting.
In response there will be extra police patrols, security provided for rubbish crews, and more parking enforcement.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:12:40 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
“Major incident declared after thousands flock to UK beaches in sweltering heat”
Let me guess.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:15:03 PM PDT
by
Bonemaker
(invictus maneo)
To: BenLurkin
Im sure the English just love how their country has changed. This probably does more to advance common sense voting than any conservative editorial.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:16:49 PM PDT
by
Track9
(Islam: Turning everything it touches to ShiÂ’ite since 632 AD)
To: BenLurkin
This sounds like a normal summer day at the beach. Only in 2020 would it sound like a catastrophe.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:17:23 PM PDT
by
jmcenanly
("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
To: BenLurkin
“””” By Thursday morning, more than 40 tons of waste had been removed from the coastline””””
I guess that is why we have had no major protests, lootings, and arson. They all went to the beach and left their debris.
To: BenLurkin
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:17:30 PM PDT
by
jimfree
(My19 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
To: BenLurkin
Social intimacy. Check the 70’s for a reference guide.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:17:35 PM PDT
by
blackdog
(Making wine cave appearances upon request.)
To: BenLurkin
Weird - thought CNN was saying this was an environmental disaster
8
posted on
06/25/2020 4:19:07 PM PDT
by
Skywise
To: BenLurkin
The peasants are revolting!
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:20:45 PM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Who could have guessed the Communist Revolution would arrive disguised as the common cold?)
To: jimfree
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:24:02 PM PDT
by
Jeff Chandler
(Father in Heaven, I trust in Your love.)
To: BenLurkin
Its amusing wha Britons consider an incident.
Im still unclear what happened besides the problems of overcrowding.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:24:37 PM PDT
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
To: BenLurkin
I see what would have been a "major (embarrassing) incident" for me right there! I would have to sit down for awhile.😎
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:27:06 PM PDT
by
Bonemaker
(invictus maneo)
To: BenLurkin
...as crowds came to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far...So it was, what, 75 degrees? Surely not 80! Thousands would die!
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:34:18 PM PDT
by
Alas Babylon!
(The prisons do not fill themselves. Get moving, Barr!)
To: Bonemaker
It was a protest, complete with looters, rioters, arsonists, muggers and thieves
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:38:08 PM PDT
by
A_Former_Democrat
(See St George's Rap Sheet . . . TAG PedoJoe with "DEFUND the POLICE")
To: Alas Babylon!
Calling for 84 tomorrow. They’ll be dropping like flies.
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:50:51 PM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(Where do you find the word "except" in the 2nd Amendment?)
To: BenLurkin
Rubbish crews also suffered abuse and intimidation as they tried to remove mountains of rubbish from the seafront, according to the statement, and there have been a number of incidents involving excessive alcohol and fighting. Mods and Rockers at it again?
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:53:58 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: BenLurkin
Hottest day of the year?
Did the temp get above 80°F??
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posted on
06/25/2020 4:57:46 PM PDT
by
doorgunner69
(Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
To: BenLurkin
Sounds like people who’ve been locked in their houses for four months and finally got out.
}:-)4
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posted on
06/25/2020 5:13:00 PM PDT
by
Moose4
(I am father to a teenager. My opinion is invalid.)
To: BenLurkin
Sweltering heat! It got up to 80?
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posted on
06/25/2020 5:18:40 PM PDT
by
libertylover
(Socialism will always look good to those who think they can get something for nothing.)
To: BenLurkin
By Thursday morning, more than 40 tons of waste had been removed from the coastline.
Just another day in a California beach town with an additional few tons of human waste.
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