The corrections worker who died in Saanich Wednesday was a man in his 60s.
While several aspects of the incident remain unanswered, officials investigating the case stress that the location of his work B次元官网网址� SaanichB次元官网网址檚 Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre - did not contribute.
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McLintock said her office is investigating the incident, but much work remains. B次元官网网址淲e are aware of this incident and are investigating, but everything is quite preliminary as yet,B次元官网网址� she said.
Co-workers found the man shortly after 1 p.m. yesterday outside on the grounds of the jail, said McLintock. B次元官网网址淯nfortunately he could not be resuscitated,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淲orkSafe BC is also very much involved in this investigation.B次元官网网址�
The Saanich B次元官网网址 has reached out WorkSafe BC for additional information, but still awaits a response.
Trish Knight Chernecki, senior manager, media and government relations, for WorkSafe BC, said Thursday the investigation is on-going, but could not offer any additional info in light of that investigation. Yesterday she confirmed that the incident involved farm machinery.
B次元官网网址淭oday, a dedicated veteran correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre lost his life while at work,B次元官网网址� said Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general.
B次元官网网址淥ur deepest condolences go out to the family members, friends and workmates of their colleague at this difficult time,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淭his is a very heartbreaking situation and everyone at BC Corrections is feeling the tremendous impact of the loss of one of their own.B次元官网网址�
BC Corrections has been in contact with the Saanich Police Department, WorkSafeBC and the BC Coroners Service in relation to this tragic incident, and will co-operate fully with any and all related investigations,B次元官网网址� said Farnworth.
B次元官网网址淥ut of respect for the family and their privacy, we will not be providing any further information at this time,B次元官网网址� he said.
