Dramatic Rescue at Sea: BC Ferries Steps In!

In a stunning turn of events, BC Ferries announced Thursday evening that one of its vessels played a crucial role in a marine rescue. Just after 6:30 p.m., an official statement revealed that the Spirit of British Columbia's 5 p.m. sailing from Swartz Bay would be delayed while the crew responded to the emergency.

Eyewitness Ozzy Oliver, a passenger aboard the vessel, captured the tense moments on video. In the recording, two urgent announcements echoed: “Be advised: person overboard,” followed by “Man overboard. Port side.” This alarming news left passengers on edge as the crew swiftly took action.

As the situation unfolds, we are awaiting further information from BC Ferries and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, ensuring that all details about the rescue effort are clarified.

Just Days Apart: Another Overboard Incident!

Interestingly, this incident comes just a day after another scare where BC Ferries reported that rescue crews were dispatched to the waters near the Tsawwassen terminal for a separate overboard emergency involving the Spirit of Vancouver Island. It seems that the waters have seen heightened activity lately.

Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story. The brave actions of the BC Ferries crew exemplify the commitment to safety and swift rescue at sea!