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Woman saved from river dies

UPDATE 10:15 A.M.

Despite the efforts of multiple rescue and medical personnel, The Comox Valley RCMP say the 26 year old Comox Valley woman pulled from the river did not survive.  The woman’s 7 month old son, also rescued from the waters, was airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital, where he remains at this time in critical condition.

“Our heartfelt sympathies go out to this family”, says Sgt. Kevin Mazur.  “Based on the evidence and information we have gathered so far, there is no indication that any third party was involved in the pair entering the water.”

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the pair near or in the waters of the Puntledge River prior to 2:40 p.m. on January 30 to call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.


ORIGINAL

Emergency crews in the Comox Valley saved a woman and child from the waters of the Puntledge River, Friday afternoon.

Police were alerted by multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a woman and a small child were seen floating in the Puntledge River, by the Condensory Bridge.

Cst. Don Sinclair says waters in the river are fast flowing at this time.

"Police were on scene within minutes of the first call. The RCMP helicopter was also on scene and assisted in locating the child. The child was immediately transported to St. Joseph’s hospital by BC Ambulance Services,” he says.
 
The child’s condition is not known.

The woman was located a short time later and transported to hospital, says Sinclair.   Her condition is also unknown.

An active investigation is underway to identify the woman and child, and notify their family.

"At this time, it is not known how they came to enter the river,” says Sinclair.



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