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Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The National Park Service reported damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A liner was cut, impacting a recent rehabilitation project. (sources: bbc, theguardian, thehill, cbsnews, npr)
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A National Park Service official stated that the liner at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, resulting in damage to the foam sealant from a recent $16 million rehabilitation.
- The damage to the Reflecting Pool liner was reported by a National Park Service official.
- The incident occurred earlier this month and is linked to a $16 million rehabilitation project.
- There are allegations of additional vandalism, including fence post tops being thrown into the pool.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about vandalism at national monuments and the preservation of public spaces.
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