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Life-saving equipment targeted
Published: 27/09/2016
天涯社区鈥檚 Countryside Service are concerned about ongoing
vandalism to life- ring stations next to Condies Pond at Bettisfield, a site it
manages in Bagillt, and at Greenfield Dock
At Bettisfield a life-ring has been vandalised 7 times since May and on one
occasion a life-ring and throw line were stolen. The life-ring station has also
been damaged twice and has had to undergo repairs.
At Greenfield the whole life ring station has been ripped out.
Cllr Bernie Attridge, Cabinet Member for Environment said;
鈥淭his vital piece of life-saving equipment has been replaced quickly but there
are periods of time where it has not been accessible due the thoughtless and
selfish actions of others. There is a cost to be met to repair and replace the
damaged equipment and added demands on our Countryside Service Rangers who need
to respond to these incidents as a priority.鈥�
鈥淭his equipment is in place for good reason and it is a concern that if this
anti-social behaviour continues the life-saving equipment may not be available
when it is needed. These incidents have been reported to North Wales Police and
I would encourage members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour
around the site to the Police or notify our Countryside Service on 01352
703900.鈥�
Note to editors
Pictured in the attached photograph at the Condies Pond life-ring station are
local member Cllr. Mike Reece and Countryside Ranger Tim Johnson.