05-08-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com

Search and rescue crew saves 2 fishers after engine failure off East Sooke

Two recreational fishers were safely brought back to shore after their vessel suffered engine failure off East Sooke last month, prompting a response from Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR).
The rescue took place late in the afternoon when Station 37 was tasked with assisting the pair, as weather and marine conditions began to deteriorate. Winds increased to about 20 knots (37 km/h) while building waves and strong tidal currents created challenging conditions for the disabled vesse
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