The Canadian Press
OTTAWA–The Canadian military has launched an investigation after a reservist died during a training accident in Manitoba on Saturday.
Cpl. Nolan Caribou, who was an infantryman with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group, was found dead at Canadian Forces Base Shilo.
The military said in a news release that Caribou’s death took place during a training exercise that focused on basic defensive routines, patrolling, and raids.
It said no live ammunition was used during the exercise.
The military said Caribou served with the unit for five years but had not been deployed operationally as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The regiment is based out of Winnipeg’s Minto Armouries but was training at Shilo on Saturday.
CFB Shilo is 35 km east of Brandon.
The military said there were multiple training exercises underway when the accident occurred.
It said that until the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service completes its investigation, it will not provide further details.
