Ok, time to put the jokes aside and get serious people.
I've personally had enough!
We have repaired a barrier fence designed to protect people, and animals, from the freeway, only to have it not only ripped open (with bolt cutters) where we've repaired it. It's also had new sections opened up too. Really mature people. Really mature.
Trees have been illegally lopped.
Kids have already added their tags (names) and added graffiti to the bridge. Silly girls, you signed your whole names. Looks like it may be time to notify local schools if this continues.
And now, not one, but three violent attacks have occurred on our garden art work/ sculpture.
The first 2 attacks appeared to be done by an individual with possibly a hammer. We think a youth may be responsible based on the damage. Hubby repaired it, only to get an early morning text saying damage had been done yet again.
Wasn't prepared for what we encountered.
Take a look at the pictures below for details...
This picture was taken after the second attack. The head was the prime target. Hubby noticed a bit of the hand had chipped too. The internal steel structure had been bent. This suggests a youth (not child) if we are to judge by the amount of force used. But whoever did it, they hit it over 40 times!
Today, after repair, this is what we found.
By all accounts, we were shocked by the first 2 attacks. But what is disturbing about this is the level of rage used. And it appears the reinforcements called in to help.
May I say, this is quite heavy- and some very determined individuals levered this out of the ground.
The arm has nearly been twisted off, and the sculpture has been moved out of his original position. Notice the planks of wood-they were covered in concrete from the blows.
A brick had also been used, and looked like it had been repeatedly struck into the face.
This would not have been a five minute attack either.
Whoever is doing this is quite violent and potentially angry. Tagging, or graffiti is 'normal' rebellion. Repeated acts of extreme violence and property damage suggest an individual who needs help.
This isn't normal behavior.
Parents, keep an eye on your kids! Please. The police have been notified and are investigating as I type. We want this to be a kid friendly area. Until we know who this is, please don't let them play here at night unsupervised.
This only serves to make us all the more determined to keep going. The culture here WILL change. And we WILL make a place that is a safe, secure, relaxing refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life; a place where families are welcome and all ages can enjoy.
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