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U.S.-flagged vessel finds itself stranded on Vancouver Island beach

The vessel intentionally grounded after hull damage and was re-floated by the Canadian Coast Guard; it will be towed for repairs, with no pollution reported, officials said.

  • An 80-foot vessel with a U.S. flag became stranded at Parksville Bay on August 11, attracting many beachgoers.
  • The Canadian Coast Guard reported that the boat sustained hull damage and grounded itself on the beach.
  • A crew from the Canadian Coast Guard assisted with de-watering the vessel to prepare for re-floating during high tide.
  • By the evening, the vessel was successfully re-floated and towed to Nanaimo for repairs on August 12.
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U.S.-flagged vessel finds itself stranded on Vancouver Island beach

Coast Guard: 80-foot pleasure craft sustained damage to hull

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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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