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Monday, 26 October 2015

Whale Watching Boat Carrying 27 Sinks in Canada

Canadian authorities say there have been multiple fatalities after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island.The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed that the vessel made a mayday call shortly before 4pm Sunday near Tofino, British Columbia.

Brandon Hilbert from Tofino Water Taxi says local companies were helping with the rescue effort.


The BC Coroner's Service says more than one person died. The exact number was not immediately known.

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