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Washington Camp Staff Doubles Down After Making Racist Remarks Towards Customer…
A staff member at Cove Resort in Washington made a racist remark towards a customer, then doubled down when he was called out.
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Campsite Staffer's 'Learn English' Remark Sparks Outrage in Washington
Washington Campsite Faces Backlash Over Alleged Racially Motivated Incident Fish Lake, WA – A recent incident at The Cove Fish Lake campsite in Washington has sparked controversy after a customer alleged a racially motivated encounter with staff. The customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, sought a refund after a staff member reportedly told their Spanish-speaking father to "learn English." The incident, partially recorded by the customer, captures a heated exchange between the customer and another campsite employee. The customer stated, "He told my dad, you need like you need to learn to speak English and I said, hey, that's very rude." The employee responded by emphasizing the difficulties of language barriers, stating, "It is very hard when there is a language barrier." The employee further added, "I do believe that President Trump has said that English is the American language." The customer expressed deep disappointment, noting their family had been frequenting the campsite for five years without any prior issues. "This was just a really sad experience cause I really like this place unfortunately," they said. They added, "I like to be approached in a respectful manner and I was immediately approached with like basically hostility and I was not comfortable with that and I made it known." Comments on social media platforms indicate mixed reactions, with some users sharing similar negative experiences with the establishment, while others express support for the campsite. The incident highlights ongoing discussions around cultural sensitivity and language inclusivity in public and commercial spaces.
