Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Update on Two year old hit by Vehicle
A two-year-old boy is being treated at the I-W-K hospital in Halifax after being hit by a vehicle. R-C-M-P say they were called to Harvey on Monday afternoon to find the toddler. His injuries are listed as serious. No word on whether charges will be laid.
Update on Man swept away by the High Tide
A 62 year old man from Massachusetts has drowned after being swept away by the high tide near the lighthouse on Campbello Island. Rcmp says the preliminary investigation has determined that the 62 year old and a women had crossed from Campobello Island, to Head Harbour Lighthouse, not aware that the tide was beginning to rise. When they left, the walkway was submerged. While attempting to make the return crossing, the man lost his footing and was swept away by the tide. Rcmp were told that he did not wish to wait for the tide to fall. A nearby boater was able to bring both the man and woman to shore. His name is not being released.
Two Year Hit by Vehicle
McAdam RCMP are investigating an accident after a two year old had been struck by a motor vehicle in Harvey.
The two year old sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, N.S.
The two year old sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, N.S.
Campobello RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a man
Campobello RCMP are investigating the sudden death of a man from the United States. At 12:30 yesterday afternoon RCMP responded to an emergency call regarding a man and woman who were recovered from the water . The man, who was in serious condition, was taken to hospital in Machias, ME where he was pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation has determined that the couple had crossed from Campobello Island, to Head Harbour Lighthouse, not aware that the tide was beginning to rise. When they left the walkway was submerged. While attempting to make the return crossing, the man lost his footing and was swept away by the tide. A nearby boater responded and was able to bring both the man and woman to shore.
The preliminary investigation has determined that the couple had crossed from Campobello Island, to Head Harbour Lighthouse, not aware that the tide was beginning to rise. When they left the walkway was submerged. While attempting to make the return crossing, the man lost his footing and was swept away by the tide. A nearby boater responded and was able to bring both the man and woman to shore.
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