Second Nelson, B.C. officer dies after avalanche near Kaslo

The second Nelson police officer who was caught up in a Jan. 9 avalanche close to Kaslo, B.C. has died in hospital.

The City of Nelson confirmed Const. Mathieu Nolet’s passing on Jan. 21.

He and Const. Wade Tittemore have been off obligation and had been backcountry snowboarding after they have been swept down the mountain.

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Nolet was discovered within the aftermath of the avalanche by individuals who have been within the space. Tittemore died on the scene.

“It is hard to fully express the sadness we are feeling here,” Nelson Police Chief Donovan Fisher stated Jan. 21. “The memorial for Constable Tittemore was this past week, and now we’ve lost a second officer and friend. It is devastating.”

Tittemore’s funeral was held on Wednesday. Fisher stated that day that the 43-year-old was being posthumously promoted to detective “in recognition of his hard work, dedication, and skills.”

The metropolis notes each Nolet and Tittemore have been “experienced and well-trained backcountry enthusiasts.” Nolet had labored in Nelson for simply over a yr, beforehand serving with the Calgary Police Service.

Officials say he had moved to Nelson due to his love for the outside. Nolet had been on the hospital in Kelowna in vital situation with extreme inner accidents.

“We have one of the smallest municipal police forces in the country,” stated Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison. “This tragedy has hit us hard; our deepest condolences go out to constable Nolet’s family.”

B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth supplied his condolences Saturday following Nolet’s demise.

“It is with a heavy coronary heart right this moment I’ve been knowledgeable Nelson Police Department’s Const. Matthieu Nolet has sadly succumbed to his accidents,” he stated.

“My ideas are along with his household, pals and colleagues. The lack of each officers from a backcountry avalanche occasion is an incredible loss for Nelson and we’re right here to help them as they navigate via this troublesome time,” Farnworth’s assertion continued.

“I also want to thank the first responders and health-care staff for their work responding to this tragic event. Our thoughts remain with the community through this time of grieving.”

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