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Coroner investigating death of tree faller in Port McNeill

The B.C. Coroners Service and Work Safe B.C. are investigating after a tree faller died while working in Port McNeill. Jeremy Tanaka, 38, died Friday about 8:15 a.m. after he was struck by a dislodged tree during a logging operation.
The B.C. Coroners Service and Work Safe B.C. are investigating after a tree faller died while working in Port McNeill.

Jeremy Tanaka, 38, died Friday about 8:15 a.m. after he was struck by a dislodged tree during a logging operation.

Port McNeill RCMP responded to the scene but the death was not considered criminal.

Tanaka’s family has been notified and asked for privacy.