Canada whale watching tragedy: At least 5 dead after tourist boat sinks off Vancouver Island

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At least five people have died and one is missing after a whale-watching boat sunk off the coast of Vancouver Island.

The boat carrying 27 people made a mayday call late on Sunday afternoon.

 According to the Mirror Uk,



A major search and rescue operation was launched and 21 people were rescued from the partially submerged boat.

Lt Commander Desmond James of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre said the military agency's search had concluded with five people dead, 21 rescued and one person missing.

The 20-metre boat, operated by local tour company Jamie's Whaling Station, was taking tourists to a popular destination for whale watchers on Canada's west coast, eight miles west of Tofino.

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