By Canadian Press

Nunavut family found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning: RCMP

Mar 9, 2021 | 12:37 PM

ARVIAT, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP say they believe carbon monoxide from a generator killed three family members found dead in a cabin over the weekend.

Mounties say a person told them Sunday that two adults had died in the cabin a few kilometres from the community of Arviat, which is located on the shore of Hudson Bay.

Officers at the scene later located a man, a woman and a teenage boy — all family members.

Police say they believe the three suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning due to the placement and exhaust configuration of a fuel-powered generator close to the cabin’s entrance.

They also say evidence points to the deaths being accidental.

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RCMP say autopsies have been ordered. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 9, 2021. 

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