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Dangerous
Vandals tried to cut down the iconic Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
It will be closed for the foreseeable future.
THE ICONIC CARRICK-A-REDE rope bridge has been closed after an act of vandalism.
It is understood that vandals attempted to cut the bridge down.
The rope is one of the North’s busiest tourist attractions.
The National Trust, which runs the attraction, said the discovery was made during a routine safety check and is now under investigation by police.
The Trust says it is engaging structural engineers to assess the damage caused but the bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Max Bryant, General Manager, North Coast commented:
“We were very disappointed to discover that the bridge had been damaged overnight and to have to close it as a result. This closure is very disappointing for visitors and the local economy, as well as for the National Trust, especially leading into what will be an extremely busy weekend.”
The Trust says that while the bridge remains closed, the overall site is open and visitors can still come and enjoy the wildlife, coastal walks and tea room.
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