UPDATE: Shotgun that fell off a truck found and returned to owner

A Typhoon F-12 competition 12-gauge shotgun was returned to its owner Wednesday, after the weapon fell out of the back of the man’s truck this weekend.

On Aug. 31, the man placed his shotgun in a gun case, then placed it in the back of his pickup.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Nova Scotia RCMP say the man realized he must not have fully latched the tailgate, because he noticed it was down when he was near Bedford.

READ MORE: Police investigating reported theft of shotgun from vehicle in Innisfil

He also realized the shotgun had fallen out.

According to authorities, the driver had a rear dashcam, which showed the gun case fell out of the back of the truck at the intersection of Pratt and Whitney Drive and Old Guysborough Road. 

However, police did not say where the shotgun was found.