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Also, there is no mention of addressing the mental health issues that are rampant among this population.
"A police officer warned my friends and I to not leave the 205 multi use path when going by the camp just south of Holgate. Apparently someone who was Hepatitis B and HIV positive OD'd there recently and the officer basically said it is a biohazard area covered in feces and vomit. FYI for the neighborhood."
Nice.
Coming to a parking strip near you!
"No, I'm not homeless per se. Just wanted to camp here. Figured you'd be pretty chill with that."