Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast

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The Strait of Georgia, where the incident occurred, is a narrow body of water located between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, known for its strong tidal currents and unpredictable weather conditions. The lack of a mayday call from the sinking vessel has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident, with investigators likely to focus on determining the cause of the sinking. The swift response of nearby vessels, such as the yacht that rescued some of the passengers, is crucial in such incidents, highlighting the importance of maritime communication and emergency protocols.

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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 Search teams in Canada have launched a recovery effort for six people believed to have drowned in a “bizarre” sinking of a fishing charter off the coast of Vancouver. Police and rescue crews praised a couple who were passing in their yacht for making a critical mayday call and saving stranded passe…