A Manning, Alta., family says their four-year-old boy has died after an incident at a campground in B.C.’s East Kootenay, and police are investigating.
Officers were called to the campsite in Creston on Aug. 30, along with BC Ambulance, for a report of an unresponsive child, police said Friday.
“When members arrived, they found a child in serious medical distress,” Creston RCMP said in a release. “First aid measures were conducted and the child was transported to Calgary Children’s Hospital by way of BC Air Ambulance.”
The child died on Thursday in hospital, police said. No details were provided as to the child’s age or gender.
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The boy’s grandmother told Global News that the four-year-old had severe brain damage from a blow to the head and had been on life support.
The RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now involved.
This is a tragic situation affecting many people in the community, including family, first responders and medical personnel,
Sgt. Chris Manseau, RCMP E Division media relations officer, said in a release.
“This investigation is still in the preliminary stages with many tasks being completed. This will be a thorough and involved process involving many agencies including BC Coroners Service.”
Investigators asked any witnesses to contact the major crime unit’s tip line at 1-877-987-8477 or Creston RCMP.
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