The public washrooms at Manitou Park in Naramata are closed until further notice due to vandalism. The washrooms, which are maintained by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), were damaged on Tuesday, Feb.13, sometime between 4 and 6 p.m.

Adrienne Fedrigo, Electoral Area 乌鸦传媒淓乌鸦传媒� Director said plumbing amenities and door hardware were damaged and RDOS staff found evidence of drug use inside the washrooms.

乌鸦传媒淲itnesses provided descriptions of a group of youths believed to be responsible for the latest incident. The washrooms were closed earlier this month due to similar misuse and damage,乌鸦传媒� said Fedrigo.

Damage from both incidents is estimated at $5,000. The RCMP is investigating both incidents.

Park users are encouraged to report acts of vandalism to the RCMP by calling the non-emergency telephone number at 250-492-4300

RDOS staff will be at Manitou Park on Feb. 19, to open the washrooms temporarily during the Family Day Scavenger Hunt, which begins at 11 a.m. The washrooms at Manitou Park will be closed following the event.

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