By Canadian Press

Carnival worker from Mission-based company dies after being found unconscious near ride in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Aug 27, 2025 | 12:15 PM

PRINCE RUPERT — A worker has died at a summer carnival in Prince Rupert, B.C., after being found unconscious near a ride.

Mounties say officers responded to a report of an injured man at the carnival at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday and he was later pronounced dead.

RCMP say officers are assisting in the investigation, which also involves WorkSafeBC and the BC Coroners Service.

Mission-based Shooting Star Amusements, which operates the carnival, says in a Facebook post that the man who died was not only a co-worker, but also a “dear close friend,” and a “great man.”

The city of Prince Rupert says on social media that it’s “deeply saddened” by the fatal incident, and it’s offering counsellors to anyone affected.

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The company says the carnival will remain closed until at least Thursday and it will offer refunds for pre-purchased all-day ride passes.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 27, 2025.

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