An evening out at Huge White Ski Resort took a chaotic flip Sunday after a bunch of younger individuals allegedly deployed bear spray, affecting dozens of employees and bystanders.
“It’s not really the type of thing you see on the ski hill,” mentioned patron Isaac Potash.
Witnesses say the incident unfolded immediately outdoors a close-by market. Harrison Ashe mentioned he was spending time with pals once they observed one thing appeared off. “I was just over there chilling with my friends having a little yawn,” Ashe recalled.
“These people were wearing masks, I thought their faces were cold and then my friends said, ‘Oh, they look suspicious,’ then next thing you know, screams and whatnot,” he mentioned.
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Ashe mentioned he noticed the suspects flee instantly after. “I saw them run out and run off and then you hear all the ‘ahhhh,’” he mentioned.
Huge White Fireplace Division crews responded to help dozens of victims affected by chemical burns. Fireplace Chief Joshua Foster mentioned one bodily damage occurred earlier than crews arrived on scene.
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“That’s our understanding that happened prior to our crews’ arrival. We did treat one patron for a laceration above his eye,” Foster mentioned.
One resort employee was allegedly struck in the course of the incident.
The restaurant closed its doorways to assist shelter and deal with these affected, with members of the Huge White group stepping in to assist.
Foster praised those that assisted first responders, saying, “Several restaurant staff were pretty helpful as well as some bystanders.”
Kelowna RCMP say they’ve recognized people of curiosity and are persevering with to research. In the meantime, witnesses say they hope the incident is an remoted one.
“I’ve not actually seen or heard that happen here before, ever,” Potash mentioned.
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