Can you share some Canadian border crossing horror stories?

One horror story is about a family trying to cross a border at night. They got lost in the forest near the border. Strange noises kept coming from all around them. They were so scared and worried about being caught by border patrol or something worse in the unknown forest. It was a terrifying experience as they had no idea what was out there in the dark.

Yes. I heard of a man who was crossing a border and the border guards were extremely rude. They made him wait in the cold for a long time, just because they thought his appearance was 'suspicious'. And when they finally let him pass, they searched his bags very roughly, tearing some of his personal items. Also, there was a case where a woman crossing a border was separated from her child by mistake. It took hours to get them reunited and it was a terrifying experience for her.

Long waiting times are quite common. People often end up waiting for hours without any clear reason. Another element is rude or unhelpful border agents. Sometimes they seem to be in a bad mood and take it out on the travelers. Also, unexpected document requirements can be a horror. You think you have everything, but then they ask for something else.

There was a case where a traveler's important documents got lost at the San Diego border. He had all his identification and travel permits in a bag that somehow went missing. He was then detained for a long time while they tried to verify his identity, causing him a great deal of stress and missing his important appointments on the other side.

Well, there was a story where people at a border were facing extreme cold weather while waiting for days to get clearance. They had limited supplies, and some started to get sick. Hypothermia was a real threat. It was really horrible to see people in such a desperate situation just because of border regulations and the long wait.

Sure. One horror story is about a traveler who had some traditional family heirloom food items. Canadian customs suspected it might contain restricted ingredients. They held the items for so long for testing that by the time they were cleared, the traveler had already left the area and couldn't retrieve them. It was really sad as those items had sentimental value.

Well, I heard one where a customer bought a lawn mower from Canadian Tire. When they got it home and started using it, the blade flew off and almost hit their pet dog. It was a really scary situation.

One horror story could be a border collie getting loose and chasing livestock to the point of exhaustion or injury for the animals. Border collies have such a strong herding instinct that when not properly controlled, it can lead to chaos.

Well, there was this guy who was crossing the border for a job interview in the US. He had his work permit application and all relevant papers. But at the border, there was some confusion with his paperwork. They held him for about an hour while they sorted it out. It turned out to be a simple miscommunication, but it made him really late for his interview. However, he still managed to get the job in the end.

Sure. I heard of a case where a customer took their car to Canadian Tire for a simple brake repair. After getting the car back, the brakes were making a strange noise. When they took it back, the staff was unresponsive and tried to blame it on other factors rather than admit their mistake in the repair.