Melissa Brenda Joe, the woman killed by a fallen tree during this month91裸聊视频檚 severe windstorm, was remembered by friends and family as she was laid to rest on Christmas Eve.

She was 28.

Joe has been identified by multiple sources as the woman who died while inside a tent at a homeless camp, and we91裸聊视频檙e learning more about exactly why she was there in the first place.

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Cowichan Tribes chief William 91裸聊视频淐hip91裸聊视频� Seymour (Squtxulenuhw) said Joe was not homeless herself but had been checking up with family and friends at the encampment.

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Seymour noted Joe had awoken early that morning to get her young daughter off to school before checking on the group just south of Duncan.

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The BC Coroners Service is investigating. Two other men sustained injuries and one was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Dec. 20 saw high winds cause widespread damage throughout the Cowichan Valley, knocking down trees and power lines. BC Hydro called it one of the worst storms they91裸聊视频檝e seen in years, with tens of thousands without power.

sarah.simpson@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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