Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe says he was saddened to learn of the tragic boating accident in Rigolet on Tuesday evening, July 30th that claimed the lives of two young adults from the community.
“On behalf of the Nunatsiavut Government and Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” stated President Lampe. “As the devastating news settles in the community and throughout Nunatsiavut and Labrador, we send thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this tremendous loss.”
President Lampe also thanked those that responded to the tragedy and rescued the two children who were found clinging to the capsized boat some 40 kilometers from the community.
“This could have been even more tragic if not for the prompt action of those who responded. I hope they find comfort in knowing that they did everything they could during what must have been a very trying time.”