Chilliwack – On Thursday afternoon (@3PM Thursday, February 11) Chilliwack RCMP were called to the 45600 block of Vedder Road to stand by and keep the peace while a Doctor from Fraser Health conducted a medical assessment of a 55 year old male.
The man is a well known homeless man named”James” who has refused shelter in this extreme cold. Many who know him in the recovery community say James believes he is being “punished”. Good Samaritans built him a small shelter by the liquor store just down from Canadian Tire. Even Mayor Ken Popove got involved in this case.
Chilliwack RCMP have received regular calls from community members who have expressed concern regarding this man’s wellbeing. Given the recent drop in temperatures, Officers were checking on him daily – sometimes multiple times each day. Concerns regarding this individual’s health have surfaced and Fraser Health was engaged.
On Thursday afternoon, the attending Doctor determined that a more thorough assessment of the individual was required. The male has been transported to Chilliwack General Hospital where he will be assessed by medical professionals.
From Chilliwack Firefighters Local Huge shout out to A shift for making a difference in our community and helping out somebody who may be down on their luck by bringing breakfast and a shelter to James. Thank you to Fire Chief Josephson and Mayor Popove for endorsing this and for Canex for supplying the materials!
