US EditionBc Ferries Issue Safety Warning After 2nd Passenger Goes Overboard
Two consecutive days of overboard incidents occurred on BC Ferries routes, with passengers rescued promptly and sustaining minor injuries, officials said.
- On September 4, 2025, a passenger went overboard during the 5 p.m. Spirit of British Columbia sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, causing the ferry to stop for a marine rescue.
- This incident came shortly after a similar event on September 3, when a man fell into the water shortly after the Spirit of Vancouver Island departed from Tsawwassen, resulting in consecutive days with such emergencies.
- BC Ferries crews launched rescue boats, located and recovered both passengers, transferring them to Coast Guard hovercraft and ambulances awaiting at shore for hospital transport.
- BC Ferries emphasized that safety is their main concern and commended their crews for their prompt actions. Senior communications advisor Sonia Lowe noted that experiencing two such events in a brief period is uncommon.
- These consecutive overboard incidents caused service disruptions and highlight the crews' mandated marine safety training, though BC Ferries has not released details on how the passengers ended up in the water.
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