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CNN —Spanish climate activists sprayed red paint across a superyacht owned by billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie in Barcelona on Friday, the second time the yacht has been the target of protests in the past two months. Two activists from the climate groups Scientist Rebellion and Extinction Rebellion accessed Marina Port Vell, a dock for superyachts, at 7 a.m. local time on Friday, according to a spokesperson for the organization. The Walmart heiress Nancy Walton's megayacht was spray painted this morning by climate activists in Marina Port Vell, Barcelona . Scientist RebellionA spokesperson for Marina Port Vell said that the boat had not been damaged in Friday’s action. The activists were detained by police at the marina for three hours before being released, according to a spokesperson for Scientist Rebellion.
Persons: Nancy Walton Laurie, Nancy Walton's megayacht, Port Vell, Samantha Burgess Organizations: CNN, Scientist Rebellion, Port Police Locations: Spanish, Barcelona, Marina Port Vell, superyachts, Ibiza
Nancy Walton Laurie is the daughter of Walmart cofounder James "Bud" Walton. The 361-feet long yacht is worth an estimated $300 million and is called the "Kaos," It includes a swimming pool, cinema, spa, and aquarium, according to Yacht Bible. It also belongs to one of the wealthiest women in the world, Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie. After activists spray-painted the stern of the yacht, they held up a sign that read "You consume others suffer." Here's what you need to know about Nancy Walton Laurie.
Persons: Nancy Walton Laurie, James, Bud, Walton, Nancy Organizations: Walmart, Service, Twitter Locations: Ibiza, Spain
CNN —Spanish environmental activists spray-painted a superyacht moored in Ibiza on Sunday. Activists from the environmental group Futuro Vegetal posted a video showing them standing in front of the superyacht named Kaos, holding a banner that says: “You Consume Others Suffer.” The activists then sprayed the vessel with red and black paint. According to multiple shipping industry news sites the yacht belongs to Nancy Walton Laurie, the billionaire heiress of Walmart. The two protesters were detained by the Spanish Civil Guard on Sunday morning and were expected to be released Monday, according to Futuro Vegetal. “The action puts the finishing touch to the “Jets and Yachts, the party is over” campaign, convened by Extinction Rebellion Ibiza who demand the prohibition of private jets and the end of luxury emissions,” Futuro Vegetal said.
Persons: , Nancy Walton Laurie, Laurie Organizations: CNN, Sunday, Walmart, Spanish Civil Guard, “ Jets, Yachts, Extinction Locations: Spanish, Ibiza, Spain
Yachting has long been a favorite pursuit of the rich and famous. Take a look inside the Princess Yachts S62, one of the vessels that was on display. From top business leaders and royals, to sports stars and Hollywood celebrities, yachting has long been a favorite pastime of the rich and famous. Whether it's Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' $500 million megayacht or Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie's $300 million aquarium-equipped superyacht, the boats are bigger and flashier than ever. Take a look inside one of the yachts that was on display.
Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie owns a multi-award-winning $300 million superyacht. A superyacht owned by Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie attracted attention recently after being spotted in Miami, Florida. A TikToker posted a video of "Kaos," Walton Laurie's 361-foot luxury yacht, as it was moored outside her "front door." Walton Laurie, worth $7.5 billion according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, is the youngest daughter of Walmart co-founder James "Bud" Walton. Walton Laurie reportedly also owns another lavish superyacht called "Secret," according to Robb Report.
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