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Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast
The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of Georgia
TL;DR
- Search teams are looking for six people believed drowned after a fishing charter boat sank off the coast of Vancouver.
- A couple on a passing yacht made a mayday call and rescued three survivors.
- Two survivors were in critical condition, and two others were treated and released from the hospital.
- The vessel sank quickly without issuing a distress call, leading to a criminal investigation.
- Survivors were in the water for an unknown duration in cold, strong currents.
- Officials stated none of the passengers were wearing lifejackets.