29-04-2019 20:57 via vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca

U.S. Coast Guard rescues boaters off Vancouver Island

Two boaters are safe after their emergency distress call was answered by the U.S. Coast Guard off Vancouver Island. The mayday call came from a beach near Tsusiat Falls on the rugged west side of the island Sunday afternoon. The boaters were taking on water in surf conditions and appeared to be suffering from hypothermia, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Sector Field Office Port Angeles arrived on scene at 3:13 p.m. Sunday. The helicopter rescue team hoisted the
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