Emergency crews working to recover man's body on Signal Hill

CBC

19 August 2024 at 5:55 pm·1-min read

The North Head Trail has been closed for weeks for construction. (Submitted by Parks Canada - image credit)

The North Head Trail has been closed for weeks for construction.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and other rescue crews are working at the North Head Trail at Signal Hill, seen in this file photo, to recover the body of a man who fell from the trail. (Submitted by Parks Canada)

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and other first responders are working to recover the body of a man who fell from a trail on Signal Hill on Monday.

The St. John's Regional Fire Department told CBC News that crews got the call at around 4:40 p.m. Monday afternoon that a man fell into a chasm along the North Head Trail on Signal Hill.

A high-angle rescue team is on site to help recover the body.

RNC Media Relations Officer Const. James Cadigan told CBC News that the death is deemed sudden, but not suspicious.

Police remain on the scene as of 7 p.m. Monday.

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