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Canadian sailor who died in Tanzania named | Canadian sailor who died in Tanzania named |
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A sailor who died in Tanzania while en route home to Canada for scheduled leave has been identified as Leading Seaman Brandon South. | A sailor who died in Tanzania while en route home to Canada for scheduled leave has been identified as Leading Seaman Brandon South. |
South was serving aboard HMCS Regina as a sonar operator. His cause of death is still unknown. | |
The sailor, a native of Windsor, Ontario, was the father of two children, broadcaster CTV reported. | The sailor, a native of Windsor, Ontario, was the father of two children, broadcaster CTV reported. |
The Regina began sailing in the Arabian sea in February as part of a counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operation. | The Regina began sailing in the Arabian sea in February as part of a counter-terrorism and anti-piracy operation. |
In late March, the crew seized 132kg (291lb) of heroin. | In late March, the crew seized 132kg (291lb) of heroin. |
Another Canadian sailor died in January aboard HMCS Toronto, which was serving under the same mission. | Another Canadian sailor died in January aboard HMCS Toronto, which was serving under the same mission. |
Lt Andrew Webster, 33, died in unclear circumstances in the Seychelles. At the time, Canadian forces only said foul play was not suspected in his death. | Lt Andrew Webster, 33, died in unclear circumstances in the Seychelles. At the time, Canadian forces only said foul play was not suspected in his death. |
'Beloved shipmate' | 'Beloved shipmate' |
Members of South's family spoke to Canadian broadcaster CTV on Thursday, calling him a "gentle giant" who was "hours away" from his flight back to Canada. | Members of South's family spoke to Canadian broadcaster CTV on Thursday, calling him a "gentle giant" who was "hours away" from his flight back to Canada. |
The Canadian Military Police are investigating his death with local authorities in Dar Es Salaam. | The Canadian Military Police are investigating his death with local authorities in Dar Es Salaam. |
South was found unconscious at a hotel in Dar es Salaam and taken to hospital, defence spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier told CBC. | South was found unconscious at a hotel in Dar es Salaam and taken to hospital, defence spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier told CBC. |
The ship's commanding officer said in a statement the "Regina family is mourning the loss of one of our own". | The ship's commanding officer said in a statement the "Regina family is mourning the loss of one of our own". |
"To say that he was a beloved shipmate would be an understatement," Commander Daniel Charlebois said. | "To say that he was a beloved shipmate would be an understatement," Commander Daniel Charlebois said. |
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