‘Selfish’ sunseekers have sparked fury after they returned to a Hampstead Heath wildlife pond for a third consecutive day – and were filmed splashing and throwing balls during nesting season.
Hundreds of revellers descended upon the Model Boating Pond in north London on Wednesday, which is supposed to be a ‘no swimming zone’ and safe haven for nesting birds.
But – after already being hit with backlash from livid locals – the groups continued to ignore signs as they were filmed scaring groups of ducks away from the pond.
Footage showed boisterous swimmers throwing balls amongst each other, performing somersaults and splashing around
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