Cruise firm Cunard cancels 10,000 balloon release
A cruise company has abandoned plans to release 10,000 balloons following concerns about the impact on wildlife.
Cunard said it had cancelled the planned release from Queen Mary 2 following a social media campaign.
Posting a message on its Facebook page, the cruise company said: "We have taken your advice and we will no longer be doing the balloon release."
The event formed part of the ship's 10th anniversary celebrations in Southampton on Friday.
06 May 2014
- From the section Hampshire & Isle of Wight