Photo: Courtesy Republic Acquatic Center.
REPUBLIC, Mo. (AP) – Police in a southwest Missouri town are investigating
after someone threw a lawnmower into the pool at an aquatic center.
The Republic Aquatic Center was closed after the lawnmower was found early
Sunday. The center is expected to reopen Tuesday morning.
The Springfield News-Leader reports crews cleaned the pool by midday Sunday, but the chemically treated water needed 24 hours before it could re-open to patrons.
The vandalism cost the city about $1,000 to treat the water and $6,200 in lost revenue.
A city of Republic news release said the vandalism was unfortunate for people who had events scheduled or classes at the center and for employees who lost hours and wages.
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