UMVA has learned that a tragic incident has unfolded in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a iconic landmark in Washington DC, after a recent $20 million renovation project.
The body of a young duckling was found dead in the pool, which has been plagued by an algae bloom that has turned the water green. The algae growth has become a pressing concern, with the National Park Service working to clear lumps of algae from the still water.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the algae bloom may have been exacerbated by the use of high-strength hydrogen peroxide, a form of bleach, which was poured into the water in an effort to tackle the growth. However, the effectiveness of this method remains uncertain.
The renovation project, championed by the Trump administration, aimed to fix leaks in the pool's granite foundation and coat it with blue paint ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence. However, the project has been marred by controversy, with concerns raised about the pool's condition and the methods used to address the algae bloom.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that a three-time Olympian, David Hearn, was arrested and handcuffed for touching part of the blue liner, which detached from the bottom of the pool. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the prosecution of individuals accused of 'vandalising' the pool.
The government has vowed to prosecute anyone deemed to be vandalising the pool, with the president taking to social media to express his outrage. However, questions remain about the true cause of the pool's problems and the effectiveness of the renovation project.
In a shocking turn of events, footage of the incident was quickly spread online by conservative commentators, who claimed Hearn was 'vandalising' the Reflecting Pool. Hearn has since spoken out, saying he did not vandalise anything and was simply trying to explore the pool.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is home to an array of birds, including ducks, and the incident has raised concerns about the impact of the algae bloom and the renovation project on the local wildlife.
