10.8 million views on Instagram<\/a>, sparking outrage over the woman\u2019s racist remarks.<\/p>\n\u201cIt made me feel so sad that people still have so much hate and racism in them,\u201d said Banuelos\u2019 fianc\u00e9e, Hayley Lugos. \u201cWhen I saw it and heard it, my heart sank. It just left me distraught.\u201d<\/p>\n
The videographer, Hayley\u2019s sister Trinity Lugos, told The Times the woman confronted her as she was setting up equipment to record the proposal overlooking the ocean in Crescent Bay Point Park on Friday evening.<\/p>\n
In the recording, the woman, who is walking her dog, can be heard saying that \u201cthe park is for people that live here to enjoy\u201d and that police are coming to tear down the engagement event because they don\u2019t have a permit. <\/p>\n
The situation escalates as the mariachi music begins playing and the couple approach a display of white roses and candles laid out on the grass. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t Mexico either, you motherf\u2014, go back to Mexico!\u201d the woman yells seconds before Banuelos gets down on one knee.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the city of Laguna Beach said the city was aware of the video and that it rejects hateful language and behavior of any kind.<\/p>\n
\u201cLaguna Beach\u2019s parks and beaches are open to everyone and are regularly the backdrop to celebrate milestones,\u201d the spokesperson said in a statement. \u201cBecause of their frequency, they can also affect the general public\u2019s right to enjoy the coastline. Therefore, pre-planned setups and professional photography have specific rules and permit requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
The spokesperson did not comment on whether this specific proposal violated city rules but noted that documented proposals require a professional photography permit and said that proposals that include set-ups and structures are not allowed. <\/p>\n
Banuelos said he did not think he needed a professional photography permit as the videographer was a family member<\/a> and they did not use amplified sound or temporary structures. In total, the setup, proposal and cleanup took less than an hour, Trinity Lugos said.<\/p>\nPolice never arrived, she added. <\/p>\n
The Laguna Beach Police Department did not respond to a request for comment on whether they received a call for service regarding the engagement. <\/p>\n
Banuelos said the encounter was incredibly shocking and deeply offensive. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn today\u2019s day and age, that\u2019s not something you want to hear,\u201d he said. \u201cI have very deep Mexican roots, so it was very hurtful to hear things like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the interference, the couple said they were still able to enjoy their beautiful moment before heading back home to Ontario, where Banuelos had planned a surprise party to celebrate the engagement.<\/p>\n
Trinity Lugos said she decided to post the woman\u2019s rant online because she thought there should be accountability for the comments, but she did not expect the recording to receive millions of views. Hayley Lugos said that she\u2019s happy to see the video go viral, noting that she hopes it spreads a message that racism will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a blessing for it to be brought to light,\u201d she said. \u201cIt shows that you can\u2019t be doing this stuff anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n