German Park Surfing Debate Heats Up After Wave Machine Removal
In Frankfurt's English Garden, a dispute arose after city workers removed a makeshift wave created by surfers to restore the iconic Eisbach river wave, which had disappeared due to sediment removal. The surfers had secretly deployed a beam to recreate the wave during Christmas, but the city responded by removing it, citing safety concerns following a fatal incident and safety regulations. The controversy highlights tensions between local authorities and the surfing community over restoring the popular surf spot.