Cyclists on the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge are encountering dangerous strings, suspected to be lined with glass, at neck- and head-level. Recent incidents have led to injuries, including a previous case where a victim needed blood transfusions after suffering a severe neck injury. While the MTA conducted a canvas of the bridge after reports, they have not commented further. The NYPD has been reported as treating the situation lightly, stating that no criminal activity is suspected despite the injuries caused.
More bicyclists reported being hurt after riding into string drawn at neck- and head-level across the Marine Parkway Bridge pedestrian path this week.
Victims suspect the strings are lined with glass - a practice common among area 'kite fighters' who try to take down competitors' kites.
A man whose neck was sliced in June had his windpipe severed and required blood transfusions in order to save his life.
Unfortunately, NYPD appears nonplussed by the problem - a rep for the department told Gothamist/WNYC that 'no criminality was suspected.'
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