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Logger death prompts investigations by WorkSafe B.C., coroner and RCMP

WorkSafe B.C., the B.C. Coroners Service and Port McNeill RCMP are investigating the death of a 41-year-old logger at a facility on Mount Connolly, northeast of Broughton Island, this week. The logger, who has not been identified, was from Comox.
Andrew Duffy
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The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed it is investigating a death near Mount Connolly, northeast of Broughton Island.

WorkSafe B.C., the B.C. Coroners Service and Port McNeill RCMP are investigating the death of a 41-year-old logger at a facility on Mount Connolly, northeast of Broughton Island, this week.

The logger, who has not been identified, was from Comox.

RCMP were notified of a workplace accident around 12:30 p.m. Monday.

“While the circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain under investigation, criminality is not suspected,” said Sgt. Curtis Davis.

Both WorkSafe B.C. and the B.C. Coroners Service would only confirm they were called to the scene and are investigating.

“The primary purpose of an investigation is to determine the cause of the incident, including any contributing factors, so that similar events can be prevented in the future,” said a WorkSafe spokesperson.