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Passenger saved following accidental fall from BC Ferries boat

Ferry company BC Ferries states that the Spirit of Vancouver Island abruptly stopped after reports emerged of someone falling offboard shortly after departure from Tsawwassen.

Passenger Retrieved Following Overboard Incident on BC Ferries Ship
Passenger Retrieved Following Overboard Incident on BC Ferries Ship

Passenger saved following accidental fall from BC Ferries boat

The Spirit of Vancouver Island, a BC Ferries vessel, was delayed by an hour on Wednesday afternoon due to a rescue operation. The BC Ferries organization confirmed the finding of a person who had gone overboard.

The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed from Tsawwassen. The location of the incident was not specified, but it involved a departure from Tsawwarenn.

As the news spread, the Queen of New Westminster also joined the response. Rescue boats were swiftly deployed, and the BC Ferries crew managed to find the person in the water.

The person was taken to the hospital in a stable condition. However, no details have been released about the individual, including their identity or how they ended up in the water.

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Despite the unexpected incident, the BC Ferries service was able to resume its operations following the delay. The organization has not yet released any further statements regarding the incident.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor this developing story.

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