US EditionB.C. Lighthouse Keeper Dies Alone on the Job, Investigation Underway
- In April 2024, a lighthouse keeper working a shift at the remote Triple Island Light Station, located west of Prince Rupert, B.C., was found deceased while alone during a transition between shifts.
- The death occurred amid declining staffed lighthouses due to automation and high maintenance costs, raising concerns among fishermen and unions about safety.
- Established in 1920, the lighthouse on Triple Island plays a crucial role in delivering weather updates and navigational support for vessels operating in the heavily trafficked waters of Hecate Strait and Northern Chatham Sound, which are frequented by both cargo and fishing fleets.
- The Canadian Coast Guard deployed a helicopter wellness check after failing to contact the keeper, found him unresponsive, and confirmed his death while investigations by federal agencies are ongoing.
- Fishermen and experts warn that de-staffing lights like Triple Island could cause serious safety issues, as mariners prefer human presence for real-time updates and troubleshooting.
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Death of on-duty lighthouse keeper near Prince Rupert sparks federal investigation - OHS Canada Magazine
The Triple Island Lighthouse, built in 1920, stands 23 metres tall on a remote islet at the western entrance of Brown Passage. It was designed to guide vessels between Prince Rupert, the Inside Passage, and Alaska. (Photo/Lark Group) During a shift change in April, an on-duty lighthouse keeper died alone at the Triple Island Light Station located on isolated, remote islets about 40 kilometres west of Prince Rupert, B.C. The Canadian Coast Guard …
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