Arviat deaths likely a result of carbon monoxide poisoning, police say
Deceased man, woman and teenage boy were family members, say Nunavut RCMP
Last Sunday, a family of three was discovered dead in a cabin near Arviat. Nunavut RCMP said the cause of death was likely carbon monoxide poisoning. (File photo by Sarah Rogers)
Nunavut police say that three people found lifeless in a cabin last weekend likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
On Sunday, a family of three was discovered dead in a cabin about five kilometres outside of Arviat.
Nunavut RCMP were later called to the scene. Police confirmed Tuesday that the three deceased were family members: a man, a woman and a teenage boy.
The deaths do not appear to be linked to any crime, the RCMP said in a news release.
“Evidence collected at the scene is indicative of the deaths being accidental in nature,” the release states.
“It is believed that the family succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from the placement and exhaust configuration of a fuel‐powered generator located in close proximity to the cabin’s entrance.”
The RCMP said its investigation is now closed, while autopsies have been ordered for the three victims.
Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq sent his condolences Monday to family and friends of the deceased in his hometown of Arviat.
“Things like this don’t make a lot of sense,” the premier wrote on Twitter. “I’m sending you all strength and hope.”
My heart ache with the family?? I’m so sorry for your lost. Sincere condolences to all and rest of Arviamiut!! Grieving never goes away…It just get easier to handle as time goes .