Major incident declared after thousands flock to UK beaches in sweltering heat

[marmar]

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(CNN) — 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.

Council leader Vikki Slade said she was "absolutely appalled" by the scenes.

"The irresponsible behavior and actions of so many people is just shocking and our services are stretched to the absolute hilt trying to keep everyone safe," said Slade in the statement. "We have had no choice now but to declare a major incident and initiate an emergency response." ...............(more)

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/bournemouth-major-incident-beaches-scli-intl-gbr/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1VfGPEB7mRwBdXWNUfixwTcmWQQZWHWbY9xAirTtq8BSKncAvXRlnaeMs

[BigmanPigman]

1. I saw this yesterday...

Lightacandle (@lightacandleOTM) Tweeted:
Bournemouth beach today - This is what happens when you have a totally inept and incompetent government. Video by @AndyMatthews_PA https://t.co/DdQgNgNoe3

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[TreasonousBastard]

2. 40 tons?

[Buckeye_Democrat]

3. Makes me joppety.

Ramshacklum loplollies, the lot of 'em!

[Skittles]

4. can someone explain to me

how that could POSSIBLY be fun, being jammed on a beach like that (keep in mind I lived in England for many years)

[dalton99a]

5. Half a million showed up

[T_i_B]

6. Pubs and hairdressers due to reopen on 4th July

Looks like they won't be reopening for long if people carry on like this.

Another other major issue with people all heading out to sunbathe en masse is how much litter gets left behind. I live quite a way inland but there's plenty of issues locally with people leaving a LOT of rubbish in local parks and beauty spots.