US EditionFight Breaks Out over Fish in Chilliwack
Tensions during the sockeye salmon fishery led to a violent altercation among anglers competing for limited fishing spots, with multiple witness videos but no police report filed.
- On Sunday, Aug. 31, a fight between two anglers erupted near Gill Bar on the Fraser River, and witnesses say it was not reported to the Chilliwack RCMP.
- Amid a short recreational opening this year, anglers competed for limited spots along the Fraser River, causing heightened tensions on crowded shores.
- Recorded footage and witnesses show two anglers trading punches after a verbal dispute, while onlookers tried to intervene and can be heard yelling for them to stop.
- Local observers noted that such violence is rare and expressed disappointment it occurred during a brief community opening; Sq'ewqel emphasized families, children and elders fish then and should not be put in harm's way.
- Observers called for calmer behaviour and gratitude, urging anglers to maintain a good attitude and remember the fishing opportunity is 'just fishing'.
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