Multiple investigations are underway following a tragedy at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival that left an event worker dead on Tuesday night.

RCMP said officers were called to the carnival grounds shortly before 11 p.m., where a man was found unconscious near one of the rides. Despite life-saving efforts, he could not be revived.

Video from the scene showed police focused on the “Zipper” ride.

“It’s shock and heartbreak, you know, a carnival is a happy place, so you just can’t sort of have a greater opposition of two thoughts, right? They’re (designed) to have fun and experience joy and release yourself, and one of the most horrific things you can witness takes place,” said Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond.

“And the community’s mourning also for the young person that was killed. We’re fe

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