DEAD: Christopher Diachuk
A post-mortem examination has confirmed that the Canadian tourist who died while hiking Gros Piton during last weekend, suffered a heart attack.
The examination was conducted on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 on the body of Christopher Diachuk, 61.
The examination revealed that he died as a result of a heart attack due to coronary artery disease also known as heart disease (a buildup of plaque in your arteries, which blocks blood flow).
The Police Press Office said no foul play is suspected in this matter.
Diachuk had collapsed while hiking the Gros Piton and never regained consciousness. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
He occupied a yacht which was anchored in the Soufriere Bay, but he apparently used an unauthorized tour to the Gros Piton trail where he passed away.
The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF), which is the official agency responsible for these tours, has warned persons not to take the unofficial route for the trail.
The SRDF has also claims that uncertified groups have been conducting tours to the area as well.
Diachuk worked with the Police Department in Canada as its chief psychologist.
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