Thetis Lake Park was briefly closed by West Shore RCMP on Tuesday (Dec. 24) after a report was received of a person with a firearm in the area.
Visitors were turned away from the park by police from 10.30 a.m., while they investigated.
Police on the scene confirmed to Goldstream News Gazette they had been looking for a person with a firearm, and were satisfied there was no threat to the public.
The park was open again for visitors after 11 a.m.
"The park is reopened now with no public safety concerns," said the RCMP in a social media post. "Enjoy the day everyone and thanks for your patience as we worked to ensure the park was safe."
