Canadian authorities say 5 dead, 1 missing after whale watching boat sinks

Of the 27 passengers on board, 21 were rescued, Lt. Commander Desmond James of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) said late Sunday. James said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would take over the search for the missing person.

, --October 26, 2015

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One person is still missing Monday morning after a whale watching vessel capsized for an unknown reason off the west coast of Canada on Sunday killing five people, authorities said. More...
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