A tourist from Estrie lost his life on Saturday morning following a rocky landslide in New Richmond, in Gaspésie.
The octogenarian lay near a scree near Henderson beach, when a witness discovered it.
The emergency services were called on the spot around 9:45 am.
Seriously injured, Pike River resident was transported to the hospital center, where his death was found in the following hours.
The Sûreté du Québec collaborates with the Coroner in order to establish the exact circumstances of the landslide.
Secure zone
On Facebook, the city of New Richmond said that the site will remain closed until further notice.
“Civil security has been arrested and a team of moving experts will assess the sector. Users’ safety remains our absolute priority. The city is wholeheartedly with people afflicted by this incident, ”it is written.
The municipal authorities ask the population to rigorously respect the instructions and avoid access to the Henderson beach.