OPP says it is investigating the death of an eight-year-old child that occurred yesterday on Gauthier Road in the Township of Armstrong. north of New Liskeard.
Shortly after 5:30 p.m., Temiskaming OPP responded to a call at a residence there and investigation showed that an eight-year-old child had fallen into a farm wagon that contained wheat products.
The child was transported to the hospital by EMS and a short time later was pronounced dead.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at a later date.
The victim is identified on a gofundme page as Caleb Gravel.
A friend of the family, Bonnie Carr says she is raising money for the Gravel/Varcoe family "who tragically lost her 8 yr old son" in a farming accident.
"Losing a child is unimaginable to begin with along with unexpected expenses," writes Carr. "Caleb was a free spirit who will be missed by many, especially his sister Gina."
The goal is $5,000. Almost $400 had been raised by Wednesday afternoon.
The Temiskaming Crime Unit will be continuing the investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Coroner - Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
The North East Region Forensic Identification Service, the Armstrong Township Fire Department, and the Timiskaming District Emergency Medical Service also assisted on the call.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS).
