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Six feared dead after charter boat sinks off Canada

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Updated July 1

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A fishing charter boat sank rapidly off the coast of Vancouver, with six people feared dead. Canadian search teams are conducting a recovery effort, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's underwater team is preparing to search for the vessel. Major crimes are investigating the incident due to the speed of the sinking and the absence of a distress call.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Six people are believed to have drowned after a fishing charter boat sank quickly off the coast of Vancouver, prompting a recovery effort by Canadian search teams.
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said its underwater team was preparing to search for the sunken vessel.
  • The incident is being investigated by major crimes due to the rapid sinking and absence of a distress call.

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  • The Guardian

    Search teams in Canada are conducting a recovery effort for six people believed to have drowned after a fishing charter boat sank quickly off the coast of Vancouver. The incident is being investigated by major crimes due to the speed of the sinking and lack of a distress call.

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