Community mourns woman who died in Cape Breton floods
The community of Richmond County, Nova Scotia, is mourning the death of 46-year-old Stephanie Comeau, who died during severe flooding in Cape Breton. The storm caused widespread infrastructure damage, including the destruction of numerous roads and bridges.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the human cost of extreme weather events and the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to climate-related disasters.
September 9 | Duration 2:04 Stephanie Comeau of Richmond County died on Saturday during a storm. The 46-year-old woman was reported missing after her vehicle was found near a flooded bridge. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story. Social Sharing Friends and family are remembering the Richmond County woman who died over the weekend in Cape Breton as strong winds and heavy rains caused widespread damage and floods to the area.
Stephanie Comeau, 46, of Cleveland, N.S., was reported missing during a storm that dumped more than 200 millimetres of rain on parts of Cape Breton. The province said the storm washed out or damaged more than 200 culverts, more than 120 roads and eight bridges. Comeau's vehicle was found near a flooded bridge. Her body was found just a short distance away.
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