BC Ferries crew members were able to rescue a person who went overboard soon after the Queen of Surrey left Departure Bay last night.
BC Ferries said in an e-mailed statement that they were notified about 9:20 p.m. Thursday, April 1, of a 鈥減ossible person overboard.鈥 Crew launched the rescue boat and brought the person safely back onto the ferry. The vessel returned to Departure Bay terminal where B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics were waiting.
鈥淲e thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we handled the situation鈥︹ the statement noted. 鈥淥ur crews are highly trained to respond in the event of a marine emergency, and we thank them for their quick actions. We certainly hope the person is OK, and we wish them well.鈥
is currently returning to dock in Departure Bay due to a marine rescue. More info to come & to be posted shortly. ^rj
鈥 BC Ferries | Travel safe. Wear a mask. (@BCFerries)
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