Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed that a 46-year-old woman from Cape Breton, reported missing on Saturday morning, was discovered deceased in a flooded area of Richmond County later the same day. The woman’s body was recovered by first responders around 2:30 p.m. AT near Kempt Road in Cleveland, N.S. Following the report of her disappearance and the finding of her vehicle near her residence on the opposite side of a flooded bridge, a search operation was initiated by Nova Scotia RCMP earlier in the day.
Richmond County Warden Lois Landry informed CBC News on Sunday that there were expectations of a fatality due to the severe weather conditions. Landry mentioned driving past the incident on her way to the emergency coordination center in Port Hawkesbury.
Regarding the circumstances of the woman’s passing, Emergency Management Minister Kim Masland deferred inquiries to the RCMP. The police confirmed that the death is not suspicious but did not provide further details. When asked about a potential link between the death and the flooding, law enforcement declined to comment.
In a statement, Premier Tim Houston expressed condolences to the victim’s family and advised residents to steer clear of damaged areas for their safety. He emphasized following guidance from local authorities and staying off the roads during hazardous weather conditions.
Recent heavy rainfall in Cape Breton, totaling over 200 millimeters since Friday, led to local states of emergency and significant infrastructure damage. Terry Doyle, the Port Hawkesbury CAO, described the impact as unprecedented for the region, stating, “We’ve never experienced anything of this magnitude and severity.”
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