An iconic Kelowna lake monster will no longer have a home in City Park.

Construction workers are now tearing down an Ogopogo statue in the city香蕉视频直播檚 downtown water park, citing safety concerns.

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The removal of Ogopogo was revealed Tuesday when plans for the new waterpark design were released.

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The beloved structure has been at the park for 30 years. The news was not well received by Kelowna residents and overall fans of the park香蕉视频直播檚 peaceful sea creature.

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