The family of a Kenyan man, who died last week when a helicopter fell on him in Cranbrook, B.C., says it may seek compensation if investigators take too long to discover what exactly went wrong.
The family of Isaiah Otieno, made the vow after arriving in Cranbrook to collect the body of the 20-year-old student, who was killed May 13 when a helicopter crashed into a neighbourhood of this southeastern B.C. community.
Otieno, who happened to be walking down the street, was crushed to death.
The young man had spent the last two years studying at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.
"Instead of feeling guilty that we brought our son too far away, we are happy to know we brought him to a community that was welcoming,'' said Dalmas Otieno, the victim's father
College of the Rockies President Nicholas Rubidge said the community misses the student's confidence and the fact that he was respectful and well liked.
The crash also killed the helicopter's pilot and two BC Hydro employees.
It's not clear what caused the helicopter to crash, but the Otieno family wants answers from investigators within two months.
"If the investigation is going to be longer than that, you can be sure I will seek the intervention of the Prime Minister,'' Otieno said.
Kenya's High Commissioner to Canada Judith Bahemuka is also asking for compensation.
"The government of Kenya would wish to make a request to the Government of Canada and for amicable settlement,'' Bahemuka said.
Dalmas Otieno says he wants an honest and transparent settlement of all claims arising from the accident. But he did not respond when asked how much money the family was looking for.
A public memorial for Isaiah Otieno is planned for Thursday in Cranbrook.
With a report from CTV British Columbia's Lisa Rossington
