Drumheller RCMP are investigating an arrow found in the underside of the World’s Largest Dinosaur last week.
Last Thursday morning staff at the World’s Largest Dinosaur noticed an arrow in the torso of the World’s Largest Dinosaur. This was not the first time it has happened.
“We called the RCMP and they took a statement,” said Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce manager Heather Bitz. “It will leave a hole and that’s not good.”
She said this is not the only recent act of destruction. Last week they had to clean some graffiti off the World’s Largest Dinosaur.
The Drumheller Fire Department helped remove the arrow Friday afternoon by utilizing its snorkel truck.
“The biggest concern, and the RCMP say it too, is that someone is shooting this type of arrow in the town limits. That’s a little worrisome,” said Bitz.
Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins said a bow and arrow is not considered a firearm and the firing of the arrow has to be taken in context.
At this point, they don’t know if the arrow had been shot in the middle of the night with no bystanders, if the act happened in such a way that it threatened people’s safety, or if in fact, the dinosaur was the intended target. At the very least, he said the person who shot the arrow could face charges of mischief.
Bitz says the Chamber has set aside funds to complete scheduled maintenance, and expects it may happen this fall or early next season, regardless of the shooting.
“We are always saving and putting money in the pot for that because we know it is a sizable expense,” said Bitz. “This act of vandalism is unfortunate.”
