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Two pulled from water near B.C. Lower Mainland after fishing vessel sinks

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On Sunday afternoon, two people were pulled from the water near the Lower Mainland after their fishing vessel sank between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. BC Ferries dispatched rescue boats from the Spirit of British Columbia and Coastal Renaissance to assist; both individuals were taken to Tsawwassen terminal with no details given about their condition. The incident caused delays in ferry schedules, prompting BC Ferries to advise customers about potential disruptions.

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On Sunday afternoon, a fishing vessel sank between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island in British Columbia, leaving two people in the water. BC Ferries responded by dispatching rescue craft from two of its ferries, the Spirit of British Columbia and Coastal Renaissance. The rescued individuals were brought to the Tsawwassen terminal on the mainland. Details about their condition were not provided at the time. This incident caused delays in ferry sailings; BC Ferries warned that further disruptions might occur later in the day. Sheila Reynolds, a spokesperson for BC Ferries, thanked customers for their patience and understanding regarding the delays.

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Get daily National news Reynolds says two ferry boats — the Spirit of British Columbia and Coastal Renaissance — launched separate rescue craft and the two boaters were brought to the Tsawwassen terminal on the mainland.

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Two pulled from water near B.C. Lower Mainland after fishing vessel sinks · assertive framing

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British Columbia’s ferry operator says two people were pulled from the waters between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island after their fishing vessel sank. asserted

vessel → say → Mainland

BC Ferries spokesperson Sheila Reynolds says the marine rescue happened Sunday afternoon following reports of people in the water. asserted

rescue → say → water

boaters → get → mainland

The ferry service did not have details on the condition of those rescued. asserted

service → have → those

The rescue operation delayed sailings, and Reynolds says delays were to be expected on other sailings late Sunday. asserted

delays → delay → sailings

She adds that the ferry operator appreciates customers’ understanding for any resulting delay. asserted

operator → add → delay