Busloads of visitors swarm South Lake Tahoe park, witnesses say crowd came from Bay Area

'IT WAS IRRESPONSIBLE': Neighbors estimate there were about 180 kids at Bijou Community Park, showing no regard for social distancing, or for the safety of locals.
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[@terranceroff8113]

I had heard that the Tahoe area was closed to visitors right now. Pretty rude, and not wearing masks and not distancing... also somewhat suicidal as far as I'm concerned.

[@eddi7359]

Nah we were good and we ain't from redwood nerds

[@bettyblu908]

Rude church

[@eddi7359]

@@bettyblu908 do sum

[@eddi7359]

@Nicholas Taylor thanks I was..this wasn't the first time, we had plenty of Karens bother us

[@NerdsWorldNYC]

Coronavirus World Tour 2020🦠 Come Cha- Cha with COVID-19 💃🕺

[@pattyp949]

Let’s start a conga with death 💀

[@jamesmedina6277]

It takes two to tango...

[@1jazzyphae]

😂💀

[@ShakespeareCafe]

The real outrage is filming vertically

[@nhmooytis7058]

ShakespeareCafe amen!

[@ChengSAE]

Must be iPhone users. Can't believe this. Virus wont go away if this keeps going on. LoL

[@CoffeeSA96]

How about the rioters in the streets??

[@ricmarzano6339]

Two wrongs don't make a right!

[@Trytocookthis]

They are taking a lot of risks. The rioters and the protesters.. and of course the people on the buses too.

[@1flybyguy]

@@ricmarzano6339 The comment's about media coverage of large crowds during COVID. It's nonexistent when it comes to the rioters yet this makes news.

[@kohort1]

How about they are getting slapped around by law enforcement for other reasons.

[@seekingexcellence3236]

Media won't cover the risk of covid as it pertains to protesting but they sure attach religious groups. As expected.

[@stevenc.6502]

This aged badly.

[@dorseykindler9544]

“Deadly virus” lol

[@greenlion6160]

I have the answer!! Don't go near them. They have the right to visit. It seems they are keeping to themselves, in their group.

[@leerogers8881]

Why are they blurring them out? If they want to find out who they are and what they're doing show their faces!

[@niccobe2030]

They're kids considered minors, it's a legality issue.

[@eddieg849]

You want to go tell on somebody go to Beverly Hills no one is wearing a mask there

[@Proj_Doomsday]

Maybe is was the churches way to get everybody closer to god.......

[@mercenairy1]

possibly...i feel like i will run there the day they open again..i never went all that much...i WANT to go now !!!

[@mercenairy1]

i am not from Tahoe...havent been here in 35 years...Ive been her since the beginning of the shelter in place first started....south lake....OMG i love this town...i may cry like a baby the day i have to leave...maybe i will never leave...tranquility ...i never knew what it meant ...peace and love

[@lovetai9401]

We live here! Paradise...We need to start controlling the crowds though..Too many people ruin it

[@nhmooytis7058]

I used to live in Deadwood aka Redwood City 1987-2001.

[@fanman12]

You would be called a racist and a Karen if you report that

[@mamoudamin3721]

It was irresponsible, they say. No mention of peaceful gathering. Was it a protest? Dunno... it wasn't mentioned. Would anyone care to venture a guess at how many Tahoe residents are second home owners from the Bay Area? (Hint: it isn't a trivial number)

[@rndmukn]

Entire community ignores violent protests in all major cities instead get triggered about scary religious people.

[@kohort1]

Nobody is ignoring protesters. The police are out there handling citizens. Furthermore, they are outside and plenty wearing makes. Compare that to busloads of kids breathing bus air for 4+ hours. I agree the protesting also spread disease.

[@T_WC123]

Yes, people are so triggered that we want those kids (and those with whom they come in contact) to stay alive by following precautions . That’s what happens when you value human life.

[@rndmukn]

...and the first thing people do is get triggered, pull out their phone and rush over to them karening 😆😆

[@1flybyguy]

The brown shirts are on the prowl to find out which church organized the trip.

[@raybod1775]

Churches are filled with the worst sinners.

[@ricmarzano6339]

@@raybod1775 I am a practicing Catholic. The last time I went to Church was when the Senate pushed Cavanaugh through the courts. Since then I have found more and more people spouting hatred and in fact, fascism, even though I'm sure they don't know that's what they're doing. They actually said Trump came from God, an "imperfect vessel like King David, instead of putting the blame on themselves where it belongs. They are judgmental and mean spirited, and I'm finding lacking any kind of love of neighbor or joy or peace! That's how I know they're not praying or in what we call "a state of grace." I am happy for the pandemic where I am forced to watch Mass on TV and say prayers at home. There are some of us who still believe in a God that loves, and who's only real command was to "Love one another as I have loved you", i.e., with all our hearts. I don't have many answers but I have to say I agree with you. I saw more sin coming from those who should know better, which makes it even worse. I can't give up on my Religion. I'm also a bit psychic and have seen stuff since I was four. The Church is good. More and more of the people in it are not so much. I think that's why Jesus felt so bad in that Garden before they nabbed him. He saw these folks using him and his word for evil, and he was about to die for their sins.

[@HarryJSteele]

@@ricmarzano6339 The theory of church/religion is good. All practitioners are cut from the same stuff, do good when it is good for the individual and do whatever just because it is expedient.

[@jesusflores2121]

@@ricmarzano6339 David admitted his mistakes, repented, and willingly paid for them brutally. Then, he never repeated them again.

[@giagray7942]

Exactly agreed. Please 😷😷😷 for myself & others. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@giagray7942]

Thank you :) 💙💙💙💙💙✊✊✊🙏🙏🙏🙏😷😷😷😷😷👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@marieabner]

So what? Leave these people alone! You don't have to go over there and get close to them!

[@mjohnson3394]

exactly

[@Trytocookthis]

AFter getting a previous story about a bear and a hurbie curbie, I thought this story was about a bunch of bears swarming in on a campsite.🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻 but wondered who was driving the bus..... 🚌🚌🚌

[@sakbrat1]

I just watched that one as well. 😂😂😂🐻. I would rather be around a bear than most people, especially nowadays.

[@Amtrakker]

Why can't people just accept other peoples dumb decisions? Why must everyone be put on blast for not agreeing with you? Shame on the media for giving these Karen's any air time.

[@leandrobaluyotjr5181]

I can't blame residents of South Lake Tahoe for getting upset about these people not wearing masks. Either they disregard other peoples' health concern and violating the standard precautions mandated by health authorities ,both federal & state ,during this pandemic.And guess what how they'd probably react when they got struck by covid.They will blame the government & just about anybody and everything except themselves! And they probably would rally to protest that those in authority are not doing enough to" protect" the people. How disgusting & selfish !

[@mercenairy1]

they will just blame Trump...i hate no one...im begining to question that these days...liars and phoneys...cant beat em ...would never join em

[@tonyar5130]

So what, they were not harassing nobody. If the government would have put protocols in place in January this could have been avoided. We all know why this is a story.

[@a.k.4o]

Is this America? They're in a park . Are they gonna make the trees sick?

[@aliciat1532]

Were these all minors? Who was driving the buses?

[@oversizedhitbox]

Boooo to all parties involved mind your business

[@kathysay8154]

Last week on Wednesday my landlord have a family get together and they were no kace mask or 6ft apart. And when I saw that I 🚶‍♂️into my cottage and brought my dog in and stay in there. I want to say something but I'm afraid that my landlord will evict me.

[@BlastinRope]

Mind your business. Stay inside if you feel safer. People like you caused the salem witch trials, mind your god damn business.

[@sakbrat1]

That's sad. I'm glad you stayed away from them. Please remember that they are obviously not following guidelines and be extra careful around them, for your own safety.

[@darrensmith9640]

Just stay inside and scared, you'll be fine.

[@mjohnson3394]

:)

[@dorseykindler9544]

Did you survive? Did you survive the DEADLY pandemic?

[@eddi7359]

Agree I'm On TV THATS US NERDS

[@dannon2010]

Ohhhh noooooo! Obey!

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Hindsight , should not have been rules . Should have been recommendations . Reservations would have been a better idea ?

[@CA2SD]

I get it and understand that they should've been more responsible. However, you have youtubers throwing parties and just receiving a slap on the wrist for it. Too many hypocrites; double standards.

[@FreeSpirit90]

Those youtubers are rich. They can afford bail money.

[@seekingexcellence3236]

And what about protesting? I call BS!

[@THExWASP]

ANCHOVIES!!

[@Alexandra-xt1vf]

Busloads Swarm Park aka church people take a bus trip to Tahoe🤣🤣🤣

[@dondoyle8474]

Are you freakin kidding me people how soon we get over this depends on all of us

[@Thundarr995]

Just keep a few bears on hand all pissed off and caged up. When the bussed in people are dropped off. Release the bears. They won't come back.🐻

[@sakbrat1]

Teddy bear picnik. 😂😂😂🐻🐻🐻

[@dramirez7033]

i like the idea👌

[@user-xc1sx6hp8p]

typical nonsense as though Lake Tahoe needed more reason to act self righteous

[@jacktheripper4768]

Listen to the New World Order Covid Cowards. Shut is all down and then take it all over.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Big deal.

[@laurafleming7408]

Yes it is a very big deal, when all of America is fighting to contain this illness and there is a small group who, by their actions, thumb their nose at the rest of the world.

[@dorseykindler9544]

@@laurafleming7408LOL

[@vmobile890]

Please be safe please wear a mask please properly take out the trash your welcome to come back . And don’t forget the flea collar and drops and spray so you don’t get the plague .

[@hufair2215]

Yea and why is this news. Oh they are brown.

[@mwint1982]

They must have been there to meet God

[@terranceroff8113]

Imma bet in the next 6 months several of them will get the opportunity to meet god all right. Unfortunate truth of the universe is it what you DON'T see that often kills you. I don't see a soul one in those pictures packing a microscope!

[@rolodexter]

Lol crazy

[@SaraJean85]

Ppl never ever can make a good impression so they will be welcomed back. Plus pick up all the trash and don't hurt the land ur having fun on.. thet r outside- masks really?

[@inesflores4948]

Wtf.

[@mrscrappz1063]

They're migrants, without a doubt..

[@tulucatango3954]

😂😂Americans

[@jasoncraig2069]

LMAO 🤣🍻🍺🇺🇸📜🔫✊🏻😎🖕🏻

[@joego7924]

The Karen's of the world strike back!

[@moonspots01]

The Covid cops.

[@randytanguma3409]

The gay complaining

[@TruthwillPrevail7938]

Dearest Karens and Kens Please find a job so you can mind your own business. And by the way, when you two persecute the Church (a truly Biblical one), you are persecuting the Living God.

[@izzimichaels2892]

the trump virus seems to affect their ability to think rationally

[@eddi7359]

Co ol

[@sunnywednesday7675]

CCP Virus.

[@izzimichaels2892]

@@sunnywednesday7675 trump virus, ivanka brought it here from her many trips to china

[@wesleybullock814]

Shut up idiot?... Fuck u... Moron

[@izzimichaels2892]

@@wesleybullock814 shut up idiot? is that a question? you sound uneducated. (most trump supporters are, so you have plenty of company.)

[@Charlotte74347]

Kids don't get C19..like adults.

[@laurafleming7408]

That's complete nonsense. Everyone is at risk and everyone needs to cooperate for the common good.

[@dorseykindler9544]

@@laurafleming7408We’re all gonna die of THE COOF!

[@propblast82nd]

They should have said they’re protesters , the liberals would leave them be.

[@mjohnson3394]

uhhh....yep

[@yayarea6418]

Don’t worry I’m sure their god will punish them.

[@1985collado]

Nicholasville you are a snow flake

[@ARSONXBELLA]

church event.

[@Blazen747]

😷 🏊‍♀️

[@saint6563]

Thanks all you inconsiderate selfish people; we all will have to put up w/another 5 months at least of Pandemic Precautions.

[@LilyGazou]

Did you survive?

[@eduvazrod]

Fine the churches

[@sakbrat1]

Absolutely!

[@eduvazrod]

Cut some those

[@eduvazrod]

Mister Moat I have a sharp machete

[@freedomfromreligion1701]

One block from my house. MY disc golf course.Glad I did not go.During the plague of the late 13 hondreds people flocked to synagogues, churches and mosques to pray to thier deities. This only spread it at advanced rates.Guess some will never learn. " cryin won't help you, prayin won't do you know good" Led Zepplin When the levee brakes.

[@stupidmonkey121]

Don’t worry Christ will be our mask 🧎‍♂️ 🙏

[@TheCosmic64]

is Covid even real ???

[@LilyGazou]

Well, we found out.