Teen dies after cliff-jumping accident at Comox Lake on Vancouver Island
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.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Woman in her 80s hospitalized following 2-vehicle collision in downtown Toronto
Toronto police cruisers are seen in this file photo. (Simon Sheehan/CP24) A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in downtown Toronto. Emergency services responded to the crash that occurred in the area of Lower Jarvis Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East just after 6:15 p.m. Toronto paramedics said the woman was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the collision is unknown.
CBC
2 hours ago
- CBC
Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement
A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit related to the use of solitary confinement in B.C. correctional facilities. The Quebec-based law firm Proactio says the settlement still needs to be approved by the B.C. Supreme Court, but could provide eligible class members up to $91,000. A statement from the firm on Saturday said the lawsuit alleges the B.C. government improperly subjected prisoners to solitary confinement, "causing emotional, physical, and psychological harm." It further states that the province "denies liability but has opted to resolve the class action without a trial." The class includes people incarcerated after April 18, 2005, and involuntarily held in separate confinement or segregation for at least 15 consecutive days, or when the province knew or ought to have known they suffered from a mental illness. The allegations in the statement of claim have not been tested in court and B.C.'s Ministry of Attorney General did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A hearing to decide whether to approve the proposed settlement has been set for Oct. 22 and Proactio said class members have until Sept. 2 to indicate if they support or object to the proposal. Those put in separate confinement after Dec. 22, 2020, can opt out by Sept. 2, in which case they would not receive compensation but would retain their right to pursue an individual lawsuit. The firm said class members can also submit a claim for compensation at a later date if the court approves the settlement. The court has appointed Koskie Minsky LLP and McEwan Partners LLP as class council, while Proactio has been mandated to act as administrator of the class action, the statement added.
CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Calgary fire crews put down fire at southeast auto parts shop
An investigation is underway into a fire at an auto parts shop in southeast Calgary Saturday. At around 2:45 p.m., fire crews were called to a five-bay auto parts building at 1848 54 Street S.E. for reports of a fire. Arriving crews discovered heavy black smoke and flames coming from inside the building. The fire is now extinguished, but one person suffered second-degree burns and was transported to hospital in non-life-threatening condition. Sixteen fire apparatus and 35 personnel responded to the call.
