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The Province
07-08-2025
- The Province
Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree
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. Published Aug 07, 2025 • 1 minute read The family of young mother Lynae and her five-month-old son Elias killed by a falling tree at a Vancouver Island campground a week ago say they are "heartbroken" by the tragedy. Photo by Handout COMOX — 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 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. Read More Vancouver Whitecaps Sports Local News Local News Vancouver Canucks
CBC
07-08-2025
- CBC
Family 'heartbroken' after B.C. mother and baby killed by falling tree on Vancouver Island
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 thanked 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 thanked 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.
CTV News
07-08-2025
- 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.
