- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

San Francisco’s ‘Hippie Hill’ Covered in Ton of Trash After 4/20 ‘Smokeout’

© REUTERS / CURTIS SKINNERThousands of marijuana enthusiasts gather on "Hippie Hill" in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
Thousands of marijuana enthusiasts gather on Hippie Hill in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. - Sputnik International
Subscribe
Approximately 15,000 people converged on San Francisco’s Hippie Hill for the annual 4/20 celebration -- and reportedly left behind several tons of trash.

While the massive smoke out was mostly peaceful, portions of the city’s famed Golden Gate Park were left a mess in the aftermath, and it will reportedly cost some $100,000 to clean up.

“Not exactly a leave no trace moment out there,” San Francisco Recreation and Park Department manager Phil Ginsburg told KPIX 5.

Snapchat Tried to Honor Bob Marley on National Weed Day, and Failed Miserably - Sputnik International
Snapchat Uniquely Honors Bob Marley on National Weed Day, Epic Fail Ensues
The smokeout also had an incident where a “stampede” broke out in the early evening after witnesses claimed they saw someone brandishing a gun. The incident was branded a false alarm.

“It’s a mess out here, and I have 40 people working out here this morning. This will cost the city $100,000. Probably by the time we’re done, this will cost my department $30,000 to $50,000 in staff time,” Ginsburg stated.

While smoking is banned in the park, the rule is not strictly enforced during the annual gathering — though juvenile probation officers were on hand to keep children out of the area.

Eight people were arrested throughout the day.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала