N.S. man victim of bizarre camping accident

A Nova Scotia man has been identified as the victim of an accident at a popular fishing spot in eastern Prince Edward Island.

The RCMP said Raymond Ouellette, 55, died when he fell into his campfire. The accident occurred late Friday night or early Saturday morning at Priest Pond.

The Halifax man was found on Saturday afternoon by a relative.

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Police added that prescription drugs and alcohol might have been factors in Ouellette's death.

with files from Canadian Press