Air ambulance charity apologises for Southampton run event noise
It added: "Our intention was never to cause upset, but to raise vital lifesaving funds and share a positive moment with our community."
In a post on Facebook the charity clarified that "the wind carried the sound further than expected".It said it will ensure next year's event is "more considerate of our neighbours".The charity thanked the about 1,500 people that took part in the run and raised more than £80,000, which the air ambulance service said is "enough to fund 20 potentially life-saving missions".
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