A man and a woman were found dead in a home in northern Alberta on December 26 and RCMP believes they died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Peace Regional RCMP went to a residence in Little Buffalo, east of the Peace River, about 600 kilometers north of Edmonton, to check on the well-being of the residents.
When they arrived, they found a 58-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man “who were not responding, were not breathing and had no pulse.”
RCMP officers at the scene began to feel dizzy and light-headed, according to a press release Tuesday.
The officers left and called the fire department. Firefighters identified a high level of carbon monoxide inside the home.
The RCMP does not suspect foul play in connection with this incident and the names of the deceased are not being released.
The RCMP believes this is an isolated incident. Still, they are asking people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, including:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- General weakness
- Chest pain
- Confusion
The RCMP is encouraging members of the public to check their carbon monoxide detectors and confirm that they are in good working order.
Carbon monoxide detectors can be purchased at local hardware stores and must be present in all residences heated by propane, wood, and natural gas.
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