80 Partially Cut Trees Near School Called Death Trap
Eighty partially cut trees discovered near a Norwegian elementary school created what officials called a death trap. The mayor expressed relief no children were injured and police are investigating the deliberate vandalism. Cleanup of the dangerous trees will cost the municipality significantly.
Eighty trees were partially sawn through near Stathelle Elementary School in Bamble, Norway. The forested area borders the school grounds where children and residents frequently walk. Mayor Petter Jørgensen described the situation as a potential death trap. He expressed relief that no one was injured. The damaged trees could have fallen at any moment. Local authorities have closed the adjacent road. Cleanup operations will begin this week at municipal expense. Officials reported the incident to police and notified the school. They urged children to avoid the area. The mayor called the vandalism incomprehensible. Someone must have used a chainsaw for this destruction. It's difficult to believe nobody saw or heard anything, Jørgensen stated. Police are investigating the tree cutting incident. Authorities encourage witnesses to contact law enforcement. This appears to be deliberate endangerment of public safety near a school zone. The method suggests planning and effort rather than spontaneous mischief.