A carnival worker is dead and a community of mourning in Prince Rupert, BC, after a night of celebration became tragic on Tuesday.
Few details have been published, but RCMP and other agencies confirmed that death took place around 10:40 PM PT on the opening night of the summer carnival Prince Rupert.
Symbia Barnaby (Guu Gaa Jung) says that his daughter witnessed the incident, which took place in the zipper, a trip that turns to the right assistants in individual cars while also turned quickly.
She says her daughter told her that she was close to the front of the line when the worker went to the deck, apparently to clean something, when she was hit by the trip.
“He was really affected by what happened,” said Barnaby, who is haida and works as an indigenous practice advisor.
Barnaby was on the site on Wednesday to help lead the cure ceremonies for all those affected by the tragedy in the community of the North Coast.
She said it was important to provide support both those who live in Prince Rupert and the co -workers of the man who died.
“There were people trapped on the trip,” he said. “There were people who asked for help … There were many things that people witnessed that they are assuming and we just want to make sure they are supported.”
Dozens of people attended the ceremony, including Russell Stewart, who was taking their children on their last trip of the night when, he says, the energy of the night changed.
“It was a very, very tragic event,” he said. “It’s something you don’t want your children to be close. He literally felt like a bad movie.”
In a Facebook publication, the star of the mission -based mission, which operates the carnival in the northwest of BC, identified the man as a worker, and added that he was also a “dear close friend” and a “great man.”
Police only said they responded to a call from an unconscious man near one of the walks, and then he was declared deceased, directing more questions to Worksafebc and the BC Coronant service, who refused to provide more information.
Technical Security BC, an independent organization that supervises the safe installation of equipment, including fun trips, said it is also investigating.
Shooting Star Amusements says that the carnival will not open in Prince Rupert on Wednesday or Thursday, and online purchase reimbursements will be offered that have not yet been used.
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Prince Rupert mayor, Herb Pond, says he was worried about the impact that death in his community had.
“You arrive at a carnival full of joy and experience a horrible and horrible view,” he said, adding that the city is providing advice to those who need it, which encouraged people to use.
“Reach, don’t try to do this on your own.”
In a statement on Wednesday morning, Prince Rupert city said he is “deeply sad” for death.
“Our hearts are with their family, friends and co -workers during this incredibly difficult time,” says the statement.
“We know that this loss feels beyond those closest to the individual, and that many in our community can be fighting later.”
The victim services counselors have made available to support any directly affected person, including carnival employees.
The city says that the investigations are underway and that the area has been cordoned off. He is asking residents to respect all barricades instead while that work continues.
