Couple in their 60s bear sprayed after Nanaimo dragon boat event
Nanaimo RCMP are searching for info and witnesses after a pair of their 60s was bear sprayed following a dragon boat occasion.
The incident occurred round 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on Cliff Road close to Terminal Avenue.
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Mounties say the couple had been strolling alongside Cliff Road to the place they’d parked, when an irate motorist pulled up and berated them for strolling within the highway.
Police stated the male sufferer replied that there have been no sidewalks and that the highway wasn’t busy. Seconds later, police stated the motive force pulled up subsequent to them and deployed bear spray.
The male sufferer took the brunt of the spray in his face, whereas the lady obtained some on her lips, based on police.
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The driving force fled westbound in an older-model silver compact automotive, and the victims had been handled on the scene by paramedics.
A witness obtained a photograph of the automobile’s licence plate, and police say they’ve contacted the registered proprietor who has denied any data of the incident.
Anybody with info is requested to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.
