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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
26-Year-Old Mom and 5-Month-Old Baby Die After Being Hit by Falling Tree in Campground
Their family said the pair is now "safe in the arms of Jesus"NEED TO KNOW A 26-year-old mom and her 5-month-old baby are dead after a tree fell on them at a campground in British Columbia on July 31 'The odds of seeing that is slim,' said Cumberland Deputy Fire Chief Stephane Dionne An investigation is ongoingA 26-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby are dead after they were hit by a tree at a campground in British Columbia, officials said. On Thursday, July 31, first responders arrived at Cumberland Lake Park Campground in Cumberland near Comox Lake after a tree fell on the mother and child, the Comox Valley RCMP said in a press release. 'Despite the efforts of first responders, the young mother passed away at the scene,' the local police agency said. 'The infant was transported to hospital but sadly did not survive.' Authorities offered their condolences to those impacted, and thanked the people nearby who 'stepped in to help under heartbreaking circumstances.' No foul play is suspected, and an investigation is ongoing. The Comox Valley RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and Cumberland Lake Park Campground have been contacted by PEOPLE. Cumberland Deputy Fire Chief Stephane Dionne told Global News that that tree was about 10 to 15 inches in diameter, and was located about 65 feet in the nearby woods. 'The odds of seeing that is slim,' he told the outlet of the freak accident. In an emotional statement, the woman and baby's family shared their heartbreak as they invited people to gather at Comox Marine Park on Sunday, Aug. 10 in memory of the pair, who are only addressed by their first names. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. They asked attendees to 'share in the love that Lynae and Elias brought to this earth and to thank the community for their support,' the statement read, according to Global News. The family went on to thank first responders and passersby 'who tried to save our beautiful babies who we know are safe in the arms of Jesus.' A spokesperson for the campground told Global News that they don't know what caused the tree to fall. The tree, which appeared to be dead, has since been removed. Read the original article on People
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Family ‘heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
A British Columbia mother and her five-month-old son, identified in a family statement provided by Comox Valley RCMP as Lynae and Elias, are seen in this undated handout photo. They were killed when a tree fell on them at Cumberland Lake Park Campground in Cumberland, B.C., on Thursday, July 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Family photo via Comox Valley RCMP (Mandatory Credit) The family of a young mother and her five-month-old son killed by a falling tree at a Vancouver Island campground a week ago say they are 'heartbroken' by the tragedy. In a statement provided through the Comox Valley RCMP, the family thanks emergency responders and others on the beach at Cumberland Lake Park Campground who tried to save the pair on July 31. The statement identifies the victims as Lynae and Elias, without providing their last names. A photo of the mother and child has also been released by the family and was provided by police. The statement says a community gathering to remember Lynae and Elias is scheduled for Sunday at Comox Marina Park, and the family is thanking the public for their support. Police said last week that the 26-year-old mother died at the scene while the baby was taken to hospital but did not survive. RCMP say no criminality is suspected in the deaths. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 7, 2025.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Teen dies after cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake on Vancouver Island
A teen has died after a cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake, on Vancouver Island, over the weekend. Comox Valley RCMP said they're investigating the incident, which resulted in a 17-year-old boy's death. They said first responders were called around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to the area known as Devil's Ladder at Comox Lake, where it was reported that a youth had jumped from a cliff into the water and failed to resurface. Mounties said nearby paddleboarders located the young man and immediately began CPR. Firefighters arrived shortly after and took over life-saving efforts. The teen was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "This is a heart-breaking loss for the community," said Const. Monika Terragni with the Comox Valley RCMP. "A young life, just 17 years old — it's a tragedy that touches everyone, whether you knew him personally or not." Police said the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating what happened and that there is currently no evidence to suggest criminality was involved.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Teen dies after cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake on Vancouver Island
A teen has died after a cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake, on Vancouver Island, over the weekend. Comox Valley RCMP said they're investigating the incident, which resulted in a 17-year-old boy's death. They said first responders were called around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to the area known as Devil's Ladder at Comox Lake, where it was reported that a youth had jumped from a cliff into the water and failed to resurface. Mounties said nearby paddleboarders located the young man and immediately began CPR. Firefighters arrived shortly after and took over life-saving efforts. The teen was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "This is a heart-breaking loss for the community," said Const. Monika Terragni with the Comox Valley RCMP. "A young life, just 17 years old — it's a tragedy that touches everyone, whether you knew him personally or not." Police said the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating what happened and that there is currently no evidence to suggest criminality was involved.
CBC
07-07-2025
- CBC
Teen dies after cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake on Vancouver Island
A teen has died after a cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake, on Vancouver Island, over the weekend. Comox Valley RCMP said they're investigating the incident, which resulted in a 17-year-old boy's death. They said first responders were called around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to the area known as Devil's Ladder at Comox Lake, where it was reported that a youth had jumped from a cliff into the water and failed to resurface. Mounties said nearby paddleboarders located the young man and immediately began CPR. Firefighters arrived shortly after and took over life-saving efforts. The teen was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "This is a heart-breaking loss for the community," said Const. Monika Terragni with the Comox Valley RCMP. "A young life, just 17 years old — it's a tragedy that touches everyone, whether you knew him personally or not." Police said the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating what happened and that there is currently no evidence to suggest criminality was involved.
