A recent incident at Eugenia Falls Conservation Area is reminding people to obey all signs and barriers after a visitor needed rescuing from a strictly prohibited area.
Emergency Services were called to assist a visitor who was injured while travelling in an out of bounds section of the park.
The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is warning of the dangers and consequences of trespassing in off-limits sections.
Trespassing in these out-of-bounds areas may result in fines of up to $1,000 under the Trespass to Property Act.
Meantime, staff installed over 100 feet of additional barrier fencing and more signage to try to stop people from accessing the top of the waterfall, the bottom of the waterfall, and the adjacent cliffs.
All of those sections are out of bounds. And The Municipality of Grey Highlands warns non-residents will be invoiced for emergency or rescue services which could cost anywhere from $5,000 - $20,000
"Visitors to Eugenia Falls Conservation Area should be prepared by wearing proper footwear for hiking and packing a cell phone that is fully charged and has the What3Words app installed on it, which can help emergency services locate users if they become lost on a trail. To enjoy a safe trip to this property, do not visit under the influence of drugs or alcohol," said a statement from the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority.