Man hit with bullet while playing Lantzville golf course Sep 5, 2017 4:50 PM

NANAIMO — A man left a Lantzville golf course with a bullet in his leg after what police say appears to be a freak accident that could have had “tragic consequences.”

Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said a man was dropped to the ground with “extreme pain” in his calf while playing the 16th hole at Winchelsea View Golf Course on Harby Rd. around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 31.

He said the man’s leg started bleeding and he had to be helped off the course by other golfers. After driving home to Ladysmith, the pain persisted. O’Brien said after going to the hospital, the man was shocked to find out he had a bullet lodged in his calf.

“What we believe happened, based on our inquires, somebody was probably target practicing in the nearby bushes and an errant shot came out and struck him in the calf. Neighbours did hear some gunfire throughout the afternoon.”