By Canadian Press

Montreal man experiencing homelessness dies after night out in extreme cold

Jan 11, 2022 | 9:15 AM

Montreal police say a man experiencing homelessness died after spending the night outside in extreme cold.

Police say they responded to a call about a case of possible hypothermia Monday night at an encampment in the city’s west end. 

They say a 74-year-old man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Environment Canada says temperatures in Montreal hovered around -20 C Monday night, and the weather agency says the extreme cold will last until Wednesday.

Quebec’s public health director on Monday night called on shelters to disregard pandemic-related capacity limits and fully reopen to people experiencing homelessness.

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The coroner’s office is investigating the man’s death.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Jan. 11, 2022. 

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