People look on as a military AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant helicopter demonstrates a search and rescue operation demonstration in this file photo taken in Victoria, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Search for six after charter boat sinks in Strait of Georgia off B.C., four rescued
Jun 29, 2026 | 7:20 AM
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RICHMOND — A massive search is underway for six people thought to be missing in the Strait of Georgia after a charter boat sank off Richmond, B.C., on Sunday.
RCMP say four others have been saved after the vessel began taking on water near Roberts Bank around 11:45 a.m. and the incident was called in by another civilian vessel.
Police say the search involves agencies including the RCMP, the air force, coast guard, Marine Search and Rescue, and BC Ferries.
Aircraft involved in the search include two RCMP helicopters.
