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MARSHALLS CREEK — The investigation continues after hidden cameras were discovered in some showers at a campground in the Poconos.
A woman from Long Island says it happened Saturday at Otter Lake Campground near Marshalls Creek when her young relative was showering at the facility.
That’s when the young girl heard something fall to the floor.
Over the phone, a family member explained to Newswatch 16 what happened.
“She was in the shower and it dropped while she was taking a shower, which then she discovered there was a flash card in there that was recording family members of mine and other people that have taken showers that day,” said the woman, who did not want to be identified.
The woman says at first, the family thought it was an ordinary smoke detector. But the campground now confirms there was a camera glued inside.
The family found the camera’s memory card, put it into their personal computer and watched.
“I was completely shocked. You pay all this money to go on a vacation, a secure location with your family, friends,” said the woman from Long Island.
The state police say they were called in to investigate and found several hidden cameras in the public unisex bathhouse shower rooms at the campground.
The cameras were removed from the stalls and the state police are actively investigating.
The owners of Otter Lake Campground released this statement about the incident:
“We are deeply sadden for anyone that has been victimized by this crime. In the 40 years that we have owned and operated otter lake nothing like this has ever happened. We are all devastated by this,”.
As for the family who discovered the cameras, they’re not only saddened, but very concerned.
“Now I have to worry about a six month old and eight month old niece and other campers being on there,”.
State police are investigating, reviewing the footage on the cameras.
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the bear II
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The cameras are getting smaller and more sophisticated. We will see more of this. Recently hidden cameras were discovered in the changing rooms at a retail store.
There are wireless cameras the size of a key fob that can send an image 350 feet or more. The lens is a little bigger than the head of a pin. These small cameras can be hidden behind vents, screens or anything that belongs in a restroom/shower facility.
They are very difficult to detect.
Hopefully if the police catch the person responsible the punishment will be severe.
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Gross. I usually don't shower in my trailer either. I'll be on the lookout more now though. Good think I'm nothing special to look at, lol.
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wmoses
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I bought my shower with a trailer around it. 
Seriously - it was one of the main reasons why I have an RV - to have my own shower and toilet, not that criminals like these Peeping Toms had anything to do with the decision.
I am sure that the owners of the campground are worried about their business. That is, assuming that they are not the perps.
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This could happen anywhere?Dressing rooms or stores or rest stop restrooms.Any public Place?Sad to see anywhere.
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Crazy people out there. I do everything in my own trailers bathroom.
Since this is a family place, I won't tell what I would do if I found a camera.
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For me film away, I don't care but it would bother me if my daughter was being filmed and someone was "enjoying" it. Still, fear of being filmed would not motivate me to keep my kids out of public bathrooms. We can't put them in a bubble and protect them from everything.
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sheltonlp wrote:For me film away, I don't care but it would bother me if my daughter was being filmed and someone was "enjoying" it. Still, fear of being filmed would not motivate me to keep my kids out of public bathrooms. We can't put them in a bubble and protect them from everything.
Really, are you kidding. This is how child porn-type photographs are sold over the internet. I am appalled that this happens but more concerned that others think it is okay to do so. A shower and bathroom stall should be considered safe and PRIVATE from all prying eyes.
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twins89 wrote:
Really, are you kidding. This is how child porn-type photographs are sold over the internet. I am appalled that this happens but more concerned that others think it is okay to do so. Snip...
What, in the post you quoted makes you think he thinks it is ok to do so?
Quote:A shower and bathroom stall should be considered safe and PRIVATE from all prying eyes.
I agree with this statement as probably everybody else does too.
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That is one of the reasons I bought a trailer with a shower/tub and toilet. I do not like using public restrooms unless I absolutely have to. I know my shower and bathroom is clean and even though I can't take a very long shower in it, it is long enough for me to get clean and wash my hair. And I know nobody is watching me!
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