They had traveled from Merritt to see for themselves where 30-year-old Nicola-Cree Belcourt died early on the morning of April 2nd. “You know we have very little information right now and that is why we are here. We’re looking for more information, so if anyone knows anything, please contact the Port Alberni RCMP, “said Fawn Adolph, the victim’s cousin. Port Alberni RCMP says Belcourt was found not responding to Roger Street near Victoria Quay at 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Rescue measures were attempted but her death was confirmed at the scene. Police say a “vehicle of interest” left the scene before police arrived, but have since been seized by the RCMP. “Nicola was a lot of fun, she was very creative,” Adolph added. “She had a lot of energy, she loved her pets. She liked the countryside and liked to see new things. “Above all, she loved her mom and her siblings.” Along with Belcourt’s family members present, some of those who first came to her aid, including paramedics and members of the public, were honored at a mighty First Nations ceremony. “Some of the first to respond and the people who were first on stage trying to help, fortunately they also came and participated in the ceremony and we hope they feel a little lighter today because it is very heavy to see. “, Said the leader of the first Tseshaht nation, Ken Watts. Belcourt, a First Nation woman, moved from Merritt to Port Alberni two years ago and family members hung a red dress near where she died. Red dresses have become a symbol for missing and murdered Native American women and children. “You know with the help of the community and the First Nations and everyone here, it’s very comforting to have support in such a tragic time,” Adolph said. “We just hope there is justice at the end of the day,” Watts added. “A young woman is no longer here and a mother should never come and say goodbye to her daughter.” During the gloomy ceremony on Saturday, the victim’s mother personally thanked those who tried to save her life. Police say the investigation is ongoing and the cause of death has not yet been determined. Anyone have information or video on camera on the Rogers Street and Victoria Quay area between 1:30 and 2:45 p.m. on Saturday 2 April please call the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424. READ MORE: ‘Suspicious’: RCMP investigates after dead woman in Port Alberni
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