Reflecting pool was cut with ‘sharp knife or razor’, National Park Service says
The National Park Service has reported that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was vandalized with a sharp object following a recent renovation. A senior official confirmed that the pool's liner was cut and debris was thrown into the water, prompting plans for repairs.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the $14.2 million renovation project of a major American landmark.
A National Park Service worker uses a vacuum to remove algae from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 20 June. Photograph: Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A National Park Service worker uses a vacuum to remove algae from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on 20 June. Photograph: Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images Washington DC Reflecting pool was cut with ‘sharp knife or razor’, National Park Service says Senior official alleges in court filing that damage included about ‘70 fence post tops thrown’ into the pool
The article reports on official court filings and statements from the National Park Service without injecting editorial opinion.
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