Woman dies from falling tree in Chilliwack park

A 27-year-old mother from Chilliwack, B.C., was tragically killed by a falling tree while visiting Island 22 Regional Park with her two young children on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred amid severe weather, with gusts reaching 66 km/h, prompting police to respond and confirm the children were unharmed and are now with family. The park remains closed as authorities investigate, emphasizing that the event was an unforeseen accident due to strong winds. Local residents expressed their sorrow over the incident, especially close to the holiday season.

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