Sunday, November 6, 2011

Woman at Occupy Vancouver camp found dead in tent

Woman at Occupy Vancouver camp found dead in tent

The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER—A woman at the Occupy Vancouver camp died Saturday afternoon after being discovered in an “unresponsive” condition, police said.
The woman in her 20s was discovered in a tent by another protester. Paramedics took her to hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
The cause of death has not been determined but there is no evidence to indicate foul play, police said.
The death comes amid concerns by Vancouver’s fire department about the conditions at the Occupy camp.
Fire Chief John McKearney ordered protesters to remove large tarps, space out tents and take down unoccupied tents after emergency personnel had difficulty getting access to the site on Thursday to help someone who suffered a non-fatal drug overdose.
The protesters initially rejected McKearney’s concerns about safety but removed some tarps.
Mayor Gregor Robertson has said he wants the Occupy protesters to leave the site, but hasn’t threatened to force them out or set any deadlines.

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