Investigators are looking into the sudden death of a child in Tofino, B.C.
RCMP say they, along with the BC Ambulance Service, responded to a report of an injured child in need of medical assistance on the Tyhistanis Reserve on Dec. 13. The child died three days later.
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An investigation by Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is underway. The BC Coroners Service is also investigating what it describes as an unexpected death.
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RCMP say other children from the residence have been temporarily placed in other residences while the investigation takes place.
“This is a tragic situation affecting many people in the community, including family, friends, first responders and medical personnel,” RCMP Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon said in a statement.
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