Miner drowns at False Creek

Kirk Hinds

A 25-year-old miner died by drowning on Friday afternoon while working in a mining pit at False Creek backdam near Port Kaituma in the North West District.

Dead is Kirk Hinds, also known as Alpha Hinds, a father of one who resided at South Georgetown and Port Kaituma.

According to reports, the young man  was working in the pit around midday on Friday  at False Creek, which is