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RCMP breaks up weekend donnybrook

Kimberley and Cranbrook RCMP broke up a fight at a crowded campground north of Lazy Lake.

Police responded to the campsite on June 28 and found between 100-150 people gathered in the area.

The RCMP says a multiple person brawl took place, where one man was injured.

An arrest was also made.

Despite initial reports to police, the RCMP says there were no gunshots that occurred.

The detachment is still investigating the incident.

Anyone with information or video of the fight is asked to contact the Kimberley RCMP at 250-427-4811.


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