A Dorchester, Massachusetts, man faces charges of felony drug possession after he started hallucinating alongside the Saco River and emergency workers were called to help.

Zachary Fenton, 19, was part of a canoeing party that was camping just below Canal Bridge in Fryeburg on Saturday, police said.

Police seized crystal methamphetamine, cocaine and $200 during the arrest of Zachary Fenton. Fryeburg Police Department photos

Zachary Fenton

“Fenton told officers he was having a bad trip and thought his hands were melting,” said Fryeburg Police Chief Joshua Potvin.

Police seized more than four grams of crystal methamphetamine, half a gram of cocaine and $200.

Fenton was taken to Bridgton Hospital for treatment and is scheduled to appear in Bridgton District Court on Oct. 13.

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