Police are investigating after authorities say bear spray was leaked in a South Florida hotel.
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue reports that the Holiday Inn near Palm Beach International Airport was evacuated Thursday morning following reports of a gas leak. Police say 10 people were initially hospitalized after a cleaning crew noticed a noxious chemical smell.
The Palm Beach Post reports that investigators later determined that a can of bear spray left in a third-floor room had been discharged. Bear spray is a form of pepper spray intended to be used against aggressive bears. It's stronger than pepper sprays intended for self-defense against humans.
Police weren't immediately saying who the bear spray belonged to or if any charges would be filed.
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