A family’s beach cleanup took an unexpected turn when a 12-year-old girl discovered a sawed-off shotgun on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, near North Lake Street and Vaughan Avenue in Gimli, on April 13, 2024.
The Gimli Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received the report at approximately 12:35 pm. The family, who were cleaning garbage off the beach near their cottage, immediately contacted the police upon the shocking discovery.
Officers promptly arrived at the scene and seized the firearm. As per standard procedure, all found firearms are treated as loaded to ensure maximum safety. The firearm, which was rusted shut, was carefully disassembled at the detachment. Officers were then able to confirm that it was not loaded.
The origin of the firearm and its potential connection to any criminal activity remains unknown. The Gimli RCMP continues to investigate this matter diligently.
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