A 30-year-old Crofton Mill worker died after the heavy equipment he was operating fell into the ocean and he was trapped inside on Wednesday, June 4.
First responders were called to the scene at around noon. Police, the Crofton Fire Department, ambulance and divers from the Canadian Coast Guard attended the scene. A rescue was attempted but the man could not be revived.
"The BC Coroners Service and Worksafe BC are conducting concurrent investigations into what led to this tragic outcome," said Corporal Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
