Originally published Monday, July 21, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Editorial
Sick Spikes aren't Seattle
The sick puppy who planted 41 or more metal spikes in the bottom of Green Lake should come forward and explain his or her evil prank, which...
The sick puppy who planted 41 or more metal spikes in the bottom of Green Lake should come forward and explain his or her evil prank, which is not remotely funny.
A man wading in the water found a few spikes near the boating center at the south shore of the lake.
The sickest part of the story is the metal rods, each about 2 feet long, were found with their sharp points sticking upward. Their placement is no accident. The goal is inflict harm on other human beings.
Divers thought they located them all when they collected 39 spikes a week ago from the lake bottom, but discovered two additional spikes later last week. There could be more.
This dangerous, deranged mean-spiritedness doesn't belong in Seattle. With its jampacked running and bike paths, water and grassy areas, Green Lake is a civic treasure. Summertime and summer play are among the reasons many choose to live here.
Seattle Parks Department officials say there were few reasons, other than malice, that explain spikes with points up. Some ill-bred fool decided to play a prank, and in the process, demeaned us all.
The boating area is not a designated swimming area. But people of all ages, including children, rent small craft and may end up in the water for one reason or another.
The parks department wants a nonprofit group to help scour the lake bottom for other dangerous objects. Good idea. Green Lake is a treasure to be protected, cleaned and cared for.
Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company
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