Drunk camper with BB gun removed from conservation area: OPP
Police evacuated portion of park after 'firearm' scare
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police say an inebriated camper with a BB gun was to blame for the evacuation of a portion of the Guelph Lake Conservation Area yesterday.
Wellington County OPP officials say police responded to a “weapons call” at the conservation area, north of Guelph, on May 14 at about 3pm.
According to police, a visiting camper was seen “with an alleged firearm,” so “out of an abundance of caution, nearby campers and guests were evacuated ... and police began their investigation, alongside [conservation area staff],” police stated in a press release.
“A short time later, it was determined that the camper in question had a pellet gun and was using it to shoot pop cans on their campsite.
“The camper was also found to be intoxicated ... [and was removed] from the property as a result of an alcohol ban on the premises.”
Police noted there were no injuries reported and the camper was cooperative.
