Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast
Summary
A fishing charter boat sank quickly off the coast of Vancouver, Canada, leading to six people believed to have drowned. Rescue teams, including police and a passing yacht crew, searched for survivors in cold, dangerous waters; two people remain in critical condition.Key Facts
- The fishing charter boat was carrying 10 people when it sank near Vancouver.
- The boat sank suddenly around midday on Sunday, with no distress call made.
- None of the passengers were wearing lifejackets.
- Two survivors are in critical condition, two others have been discharged from hospital.
- A passing yacht crew helped rescue some passengers after spotting people in the water.
- Cold water and strong currents made survival difficult and shortened the time survivors could stay alive.
- The RCMP is investigating the cause of the sinking, including possible collision or criminal activity.
- Search teams used underwater units and air force planes to scan the area for hours.
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