‘There are some very sick people out there’: Mother fumes as she finds used syringes sticking out of the sand at a popular swimming spot
- In a post on Facebook, woman said she found needle near Kingscliff Bowls Club
- One user mentioned that more needles have been spotted at the same beach
- Some believe the needles have been placed strategically to harm beachgoers
A woman has been left raging after she found needles sticking out of the sand at a popular Gold Coast swimming spot.
The woman took to Facebook to share a photo of her shocking discovery, saying she spotted the syringe near Kingscliff Bowls Club.
‘Found this on the beach in the sand,’ she said. ‘There are some very sick people out there.’
A woman is left raging after she found needles sticking out of the sand at a popular Gold Coast swimming spot
The post attracted hundreds of comments, with many labelling the finding as ‘disturbing’ and ‘disgusting’.
One user noted it’s not the first time needles had been spotted at the same beach.
‘What is wrong with people. My kids and I are down there all the time, barefoot!’ a furious mother said.
The woman took to Facebook to share a photo of her shocking discovery, saying she spotted the syringe near Kingscliff Bowls Club
One user suggested the needles are deliberately placed in an attempt to harm the public, but others believed they may have washed up on the beach.
Tweed Shire Council have been notified and locals hope action will be taken.
Beachgoers are being urged to keep their shoes on.