Switzerland: Farmer rents field for balloons, 50 caravans arrive after deception
In the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, farmer Max Mangold rented his field until the end of September for 10,000 Swiss francs, believing it would be u...
In the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, farmer Max Mangold rented his field until the end of September for 10,000 Swiss francs, believing it would be used for hot air balloon launches. Instead, on Sunday evening, about 50 caravans from Switzerland, France, and Belgium moved in. The farmer chose not to demand their eviction, stating he does not depend financially on the money. Police arrived but did not evacuate. Local residents are concerned about makeshift showers and potential soil contamination, as well as the deception used to secure the lease.
