Clyde River – Man’s death investigated by RCMP Major Crimes Unit

Press Release

February 5, 2018
Clyde River, Nunavut

On February 3, 2018, a 66 year old man from Clyde River died at the Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit. On the evening of February 1, 2018, the Clyde River RCMP received a call of a man in medical distress. After being treated at the local Health Centre, he was subsequently transported to Iqaluit.

Clyde River RCMP, the V Division Major Crimes Unit, and the Office of the Chief Coroner are investigating the death.

The Office of the Chief Coroner has ordered an autopsy and the investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Henry Coman
RCMP “V” Division Media Liaison
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Media Cell: (867) 222-3977
Email: VDIV_MEDIA.VDIV_IQ_Det.VDiv@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 2018-144141

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