The Chilliwack RCMP says a woman died Monday after suffering injuries from a tree limb that fell in Island 22 Regional Park.
Police say the woman, a 27-year-old from Chilliwack, was walking with her two children in the park around 3 p.m. when she was struck.
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“Unfortunately, the 27‑year‑old Chilliwack woman was pronounced deceased at the scene,” said an RCMP statement Tuesday, adding that the children were not physically harmed.
Police say the BC Coroners service is investigating the woman’s death, but there’s “no indication of this being anything other than a tragic and unforeseen event.”
Wind gusts recorded in Chilliwack Monday reached a reported maximum speed of 66 kilometres per hour.
Mounties say he weather at the time was severe and unpredictable.
BC Emergency Health Services says paramedics were called to the scene, but no patients required transportation to hospital.
CityNews has reached out to the Chilliwack RCMP for more information.