Hurricane Beryl aftermath: RCMP confirms child killed in Nova Scotia flash flooding

A child from the community of Wolfville, N.S., has died after significant flash flooding occurred throughout the town and nearby Kings County communities on Thursday evening.
In a release, Nova Scotia RCMP said officers received a report at about 7:40 p.m. that a youth was pulled into a water-filled ditch at a park on Highland Avenue in the community.
“The youth and friends had been playing at the park when flash flooding occurred,” police said.
Police officers, along with several community search and rescue groups and the Wolfville Fire Department, set out in search of the missing youth. Police said the area’s water drainage system was diverted as part of the search efforts.
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[@SherryGVeinot]

On behalf of Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association we want to acknowledge and thank the RCMP for recognizing GSAR for their contribution with this tragedy. We send our condolences to the family and friends of this youth. The Association recognizes that we have team members that are affected by the outcome as well as so many community members. The tasks that GSAR perform are so important to the residents that we serve.

[@MizrahiChick]

Canadians extend their condolences and gratitude for the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association membership volunteers service. You stand for your community's safety in your service and dread such a terrible day . We thank you .
Canadians offer their condolences to the family for the terrible loss of a precious child.

[@FamilyfriendlyPgguy]

I know who the person was cause I went to school with him, I hope the best for his family it is really heartbroken not just for me but everyone,wish he would’ve made it to grade 8 with all of us

[@cvk4488]

From Carricou to N.S , what a journey Beryl had

RIP, child. That family is having the worst day possible. Stay strong, NS.

[@VideoPromoVIP]

26:00 - Start
28:50 - NS Premiere
30:30 - Wolfville Mayor
33:05 - Kings-Hants MP
34:55 - RCMP Staff Sergeant (OPERATIONAL BRIEFING)
37:35 - RCMP Chief Superintendent
40:15 - Q&A

[@mariemacisaac7529]

I 1965 I was unable to get swimming lessons in NS. Now 2024 in Halifax Regional Municipality ir is difficult for parents to get swimming lessons for their children. 59 years and very little change.

[@calliecanrinus8318]

If you are on unceded land, what are you doing there?