Death Toll From B.C. Fishing Charter Sinking Rises as Woman Dies in Hospital
Investigators are weighing specialized recovery methods after finding the vessel 153 metres down, with six people still missing and presumed drowned.
- On Wednesday, the Richmond RCMP confirmed the sunken Big Coast charter boat was located 153 metres below the surface, while one of four rescued passengers died in hospital, raising the suspected death toll to seven.
- Ten people were aboard the Top Vancouver Fishing Charter Inc. vessel when it capsized near Roberts Bank on June 28, leaving six individuals missing and presumed drowned.
- The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team used a remotely operated vehicle to locate the vessel, but "significant depth, darkness and underwater conditions" limited interior examinations, and searches found no occupants on the surrounding seabed.
- Investigators are now evaluating "specialized recovery options" while working with Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board to determine factors contributing to the tragedy.
- After finalizing next-of-kin notifications, the RCMP is requesting privacy for families and seeking information from anyone who traveled on previous voyages involving the Big Coast.
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One of the four people rescued after the sinking of a fishing vessel off the Vancouver metropolitan area lost their lives in the hospital, bringing the alleged number of casualties to seven.
Death Toll From BC Fishing Charter Sinking Rises as Woman Dies in Hospital
One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sank off Metro Vancouver has died in hospital, bringing the suspected death toll to seven. Police identified the vessel as Top Ocean operated by Top Vancouver Fishing Charter, and said investigators continue to examine whether the operation of the vessel played a role in the sinking. “As part of the ongoing investigation, police have obtained statements from survivors and witnesses, reviewe…
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The charter fishing boat that sank off the coast of Richmond in June has been located more than 150 metres below the surface. Richmond RCMP released new details Wednesday (July 8) about the vessel and the people on board at the time of the sinking. Ten people – eight charter guests, the vessel operator and a person assisting the operator – were on board the boat when it sank. Four people were rescued and the remaining six were initially reported…
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The charter fishing boat that sank off the coast of Richmond in June has been located more than 150 metres below the surface. Richmond RCMP released new details Wednesday (July 8) about the vessel and the people on board at the time of the sinking. Ten people – eight charter guests, the vessel operator and a person assisting the operator – were on board the boat when it sank. Four people were rescued and the remaining six were initially reported…
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