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RCMP: Death at B.C. Ostrich Farm Not Suspicious; Coroner Investigates
A man died at the Universal Ostrich Farm protest camp in Nakusp, B.C., prompting an investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the B.C. Coroners Service.
- The unresponsive man was discovered at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Nakusp just after 7 a.m. on November 3, 2023.
- Despite the immediate efforts of paramedics, who performed chest compressions and life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have stated that the death is not suspicious, while the B.C. Coroners Service has taken over the investigation.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding protest camps in British Columbia, particularly those related to animal welfare and farming practices, drawing attention to broader societal issues of health and safety in such environments.