Canadian whale-watching boat sinks killing five
At least five people died when a whale-watching vessel capsized Sunday afteoon off the coast of British Columbia.
It sank near Tofino on Vancouver Island.
Authorities told Canadian news outlets a search and rescue mission was underway.
Rescuers said there were 27 people on board when the boat, from Jamie's Whaling Station and Adventure Centres, sank. Officials told The Associated Press that 18 people were hospitalized in stable condition.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria received a mayday call from the boat around 4 p.m. PT.
This video includes images from Rami Touffaha Buaby Tours and Charters.
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