Two Boaters OK After BC Ferry Sails To The Rescue Of Grounded Vessel

The Canadian Press, 02 Aug, 2016 10:18 AM

TSAWWASSEN, B.C. — A BC ferry travelling between Duke Point, on Vancouver Island, and the mainland has been involved in a rescue.

BC Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall says the Coastal Inspiration was called to assist Tuesday morning when a 10-metre pleasure boat ran aground off Valdez Island, south of Gabriola Island, in Georgia Strait.

Marshall says the ferry arrived just as two people in the smaller boat had been forced into an emergency dinghy.

Attn island commuters! @BCFerries is answering a Mayday call. @News1130traffic @globalbc https://t.co/b41cAomjbC pic.twitter.com/N6zySBN8NT
— Carey McBeth (@careymcbeth) August 2, 2016

The two people were taken aboard the ferry and are expected to be fine.

The rescue pushed the Coastal Inspiration 45 minutes behind schedule and travellers are being advised of the delay. (CKNW)

Photo: Carey McBeth

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