A child has died in hospital following an incident at a campground east of Creston.
Just after 6 p.m. on Aug. 30, the Creston RCMP and BC Ambulance were dispatched to the campground with reports of an unresponsive child.
Upon arrival, the child was found in serious medical distress. First aid was administered, and they were transported to Calgary ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 Hospital by way of BC Air Ambulance.
On Sept. 2, the child died in hospital from their injuries.
The investigation is ongoing in partnership with the Creston RCMP and the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.
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The name of the child will not be released to protect the familyB次元官网网址檚 privacy. No further information is available at this time.
Any witnesses are asked to contact the major crime unit tip line at 1-877-987-8477 or the Creston RCMP at 250-428-9313.
Do you have something to add to this story, or something else we should report on? Email: Kelsey.yates@crestonvalleyadvance.ca
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