A passenger was rescued Wednesday afternoon after going overboard on a BC Ferries sailing from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Island.
The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. aboard the Spirit of Vancouver Island. Crews launched rescue boats within minutes, and the nearby Queen of New Westminster also assisted in the search.
The individual was safely pulled from the water and taken to hospital by ambulance in stable condition. Sailings were delayed by about an hour.
In a statement, BC Ferries thanked crew members and first responders for their quick action, adding that passenger and crew safety remains the company’s top priority.
The circumstances around how the person ended up in the water are still under investigation.
