The famous 'Stairs to Heaven' on the island of Oahu, in the Hawaiian archipelago, will be demolished. Built during the Second World War, the 'Haiku Stairs' had already been closed to the public in 1987.
Demolition of the site will take 6 months and cost $2.5 million. Between 2010 and 2022, at least 188 people were rescued at taxpayer expense, according to USA Today. Thrill-seekers risked a fine of up to $1,000 if they ventured onto the illegal trail. The'staircase of paradise' had also become a popular place for content creators, such as Instagrammers and video makers, to upload videos. The decision was made based on'respect for the people who live in and around the stair entrance, our respect for our land.'