Man found lodged in clothing donation bin in West Vancouver is dead

VANCOUVER — West Vancouver police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating the death of a man who was found lodged in a clothing donation bin.

Police say an off-duty physician walking near Ambleside Park found the unresponsive man stuck in the bin’s opening on Sunday morning.

The man couldn’t be resuscitated, despite efforts by a BC Ambulance Advance Life Support team and West Vancouver Fire crew members.

A police news release says the 34-year-old Vancouver resident was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man’s family has been notified and his name is not being released.

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While the cause of death hasn’t been confirmed, police say there’s no indication of foul play.

The Canadian Press

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