Teen athlete apologizes for Vancouver riot role

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An up-and-coming water polo athlete is reported to be among several people who have turned themselves in to police after being photographed during the Stanley Cup riot in Vancouver.

Nathan Kotylak, 17, was caught on camera holding a rag and a lighter near the gas tank of a police car during events that unfolded Wednesday night after the Vancouver Canucks loss to the Boston Bruins. Pictures later show the cruiser on fire, as a cheering crowd looks on at a parking lot at Cambie and Georgia streets.

Media reports say the Maple Ridge, B.C., teen apologized for his actions after speaking to police on Saturday. He told Global B.C. what he did was "dumb" and that he was "caught up in the moment."

Global said his family got a court order allowing him to go public with his apology Saturday evening. The teen told the media outlet he wants to own up to what he did and encourage others to do the same, adding, "I
 
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