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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
Global News
01-08-2025
- Global News
Mother, five-month-old baby killed by falling tree at B.C. campground
A 26-year-old mother and her five-month-old child have died after a tree fell on them at a popular Vancouver Island campground on Thursday. The tragedy happened shortly before 2 p.m. at the Cumberland Lake Park Campground on Comox Lake, just outside of Cumberland. 'A tree fell on two people on the beach, one woman and one infant,' Deputy Cumberland Fire Chief Stephane Dionne told Global News on Thursday. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'When we arrived on scene, the pedestrian was doing CPR on the patient and the infant, and we worked, we assisted them until B.C. Ambulance arrived.' On Friday, Comox Lake RCMP said the mother died at the scene, while the infant — who had been rushed to hospital in critical condition — did not survive. Police said they were working with the BC Coroners Service to determine the exact circumstances around the deaths. They do not believe there was any criminality involved. Story continues below advertisement Mounties offered their appreciation and condolences to bystanders who leapt in to try and help 'under heartbreaking circumstances.'
Global News
01-08-2025
- Global News
Person seriously injured by falling tree at Vancouver Island campground
At least one person has been seriously injured after a tree fell and struck a woman and a child at a popular Vancouver Island campground. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon at the Comox Lake Park Campground, just outside of Cumberland. 'A tree fell on two people on the beach, one woman and one infant,' said Stephane Dionne, Deputy Cumberland Fire Chief. 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 'When we arrived on scene (bystanders) were doing CPR on the patient, the infant, and we worked, we assisted them until B.C. Ambulance arrived.' BC Emergency Health Services said it deployed three ambulances to the scene, and that one person was taken to hospital in critical condition. Cumberland Mayor Vickey Brown said the RCMP had taken over the scene and was asking people to stay away from the area. Story continues below advertisement RCMP investigators remain at the scene and say they will provide an update on Friday.
