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CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Senior dies after rockslide in New Richmond, Que.
Man was found next to loose rocks Saturday morning A man in his 80's died after a rockslide in New Richmond, over 100 kilometres from Gaspé, Que., according to provincial police. They said emergency services were called to Henderson Beach on Saturday at around 9:45 a.m. where they found the man beside loose rocks. According to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies, he was taken to hospital and police said they feared for his life. His death was confirmed Saturday afternoon. An investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the man's death is underway. In a Facebook publication on Saturday, the municipality of New Richmond announced the closure of the site where the senior was injured until further notice, adding that civil security officials had been called in along with a team of ground movement experts to assess the area. "We ask the public to rigorously follow the instructions and avoid all access to Henderson Beach," wrote the municipality.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Senior seriously injured after rockslide in New Richmond, Que.
A man in his 80's was seriously injured after a rockslide in New Richmond, over 200 kilometres from Gaspé, Que., according to provincial police. They said emergency services were called to Henderson Beach around 9:45 a.m. where they found the man beside loose rocks. He was taken to hospital and police say they fear for his life, according to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Frédéric Deshaies. An investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the man's injury is underway. In a Facebook publication on Saturday, the municipality of New Richmond announced the closure of the site where the senior was injured until further notice, adding that civil security officials had been called in along with a team of ground movement experts to assess the area. "We ask the public to rigorously follow the instructions and avoid all access to Henderson Beach," wrote the municipality.
