Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK. 8th December, 2020. In a huge HS2 and Police operation Police climbers were brought in today to pull eco warrior Dan Hooper known as Swampy out of a 30 feet high bamboo structure in the River Colne in Denham Country Park that he was locked onto. Activists were trying to stop HS2 putting a temporary bridge across the River Colne. Swampy was taken away by Police for questioning. Two protesters were dramatically pulled through the ice cold water by Police. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News

Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK. 8th December, 2020. In a huge HS2 and Police operation Police climbers were brought in today to pull eco warrior Dan Hooper known as Swampy out of a 30 feet high bamboo structure in the River Colne in Denham Country Park that he was locked onto. Activists were trying to stop HS2 putting a temporary bridge across the River Colne. Swampy was taken away by Police for questioning. Two protesters were dramatically pulled through the ice cold water by Police. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

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Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK. 8th December, 2020. In a huge HS2 and Police operation Police climbers were brought in today to pull eco warrior Dan Hooper known as Swampy out of a 30 feet high bamboo structure in the River Colne in Denham Country Park that he was locked onto. Activists were trying to stop HS2 putting a temporary bridge across the River Colne. Swampy was taken away by Police for questioning. National Eviction Team Enforcement Agents, HS2 security and Black Onyx security were in the River Colne in Denham Country Park. Two activists were dramtically pulled through the water by Police and one was arrested. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News

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