Big Coast Fishing Boat Recovery Update | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

RCMP’s underwater team located the sunken fishing boat Big Coast at 150 meters deep in the Strait of Georgia, but harsh conditions prevented a full inspection. Ten people were aboard — eight guests, captain, and assistant — with four rescued, one later dying in hospital, leaving six still missing. Among the missing are passengers from Toronto, Washington, and Richmond, including another Chinese citizen from Seattle and the boat’s Richmond-based operator. Families have requested privacy for those involved. Authorities, including Transport Canada and BC Coroners, are investigating the cause of…