In British Columbia this year, there have been some truly bizarre stories making headlines. From Narcan being used on raccoons to dirty diapers and stuffed animals, here are 12 of the weirdest stories from the province.
1. In one incident, Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, was administered to a group of raccoons who had ingested some drugs in a park.
2. A man was caught on camera leaving dirty diapers in public spaces, causing outrage among local residents.
3. A woman was arrested for stealing a stuffed animal from a store and then attempting to return it for a refund.
4. A mysterious sea creature washed up on a beach, leaving experts puzzled about its origins.
5. A group of teenagers broke into a zoo and released all the animals, causing chaos in the city.
6. A restaurant was shut down after it was discovered that they were serving illegal exotic meats to customers.
7. A man was arrested for trying to smuggle a live snake onto a plane by hiding it in his pants.
8. A giant sinkhole opened up in the middle of a busy street, swallowing cars and causing traffic chaos.
9. A cat was rescued after being stuck in a tree for over a week, much to the relief of its worried owner.
10. A local politician was caught on camera participating in a bizarre dance routine at a public event.
11. A woman claimed to have seen a UFO hovering over her house, sparking a frenzy of speculation in the community.
12. A group of volunteers dressed up as superheroes and cleaned up a local park, inspiring others to take action in their communities.