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Ontario Police Mistake Heron for Drone in Harassment Probe

A police investigation into alleged drone activity concluded with no charges after discovering the culprit was a bird.

  • Waterloo Regional Police investigated reports of a drone dropping substances on properties in Ayr, Ontario.
  • Initial complaints included allegations of harassment and property damage attributed to a drone.
  • The University of Guelph assisted in analyzing the mysterious substance found on affected properties.
  • Investigators determined that the substance was feces from a heron, not a drone-related material.
  • The police have officially closed the case with no criminal activity or charges filed.
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