UPDATE 12:08 p.m.:
The woman has confirmed that she is alive:
@raahh_raahh I'm alive.
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013
Alive, aint that just sad.
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
@IntenZeNative please call 9-1-1 as we are concerned for your safety. You can also email us at tellcps@calgarypolice.ca to talk offline.
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 18, 2013
Police in Calgary, Canada are taking very seriously the threats of a woman to commit suicide. The woman, who goes by the name “Kara ‘Reaa McKay” on the site began making worrying Twitter posts just before midnight on August 17.
I'm gonna attempt suicide tonight. Bye everyone. My last wishes are that my siblings finish school and become emergency responders.
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013
Drinking with myself. Lmaooo!!! pic.twitter.com/Z3kYeD81St
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013
In April 2013, Nova Scotia teen Rehtaeh Parsons was taken off life support by her parents after a suicide attempt three days previously. Parsons alleged that she had been raped two years previously, when she was just 15. The fallout from her rape led to alienation from her peers and depression. Her case cause outrage among Canadian parents.
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Throwing up like crazy. Half done my bottle too. :D first time drinking since January. Like 8 monthes sober until now.
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013
She can contact the police or one of Calgary’s suicide helplines on 1-866-594-0533 or (780) 594-3353.
I'm gonna attempt suicide tonight. Bye everyone. My last wishes are that my siblings finish school and become emergency responders.
— Kara 'Reaa Mckay (@IntenZeNative) August 18, 2013