Posted on 10/25/2015 7:35:00 PM PDT by jazusamo
VANCOUVER, British Columbia Canadian authorities say there have been multiple fatalities after a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre confirmed that the vessel made a mayday call...
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According to other sources, there are some survivors and some fatalities. Rescue operation still underway.
Depending on the species, I could see a whale capsizing a whale watching boat.
Whale-layed....
Could be Gray Whales migrating to Baja for the Winter.
Seattle Times update: At least three people dead.
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/canadian-authorities-whale-watching-boat-carrying-27-sinks/
Yes, I would guess they’re Gray Whales.
That water would likely be rather cold there for people not ready for it. Hypothermia is minutes for the less than fit.
Isn't that a lot for one boat? Are they really worried about hygiene? ;)
It is sad, but despite the tragedy, that headline is written so badly that it attracts attention.
Whale, watching boat carrying 27, sinks
Whale, watching boat, carrying 27, sinks
Whale, watching boat carrying 27 sinks
Whale watching boat, carrying 27 sinks
Instead, how about:
Whale-watching boat sinks, carrying 27
I was wondering why they needed that many sinks. Alright, one for the galley, one, maybe two for the restrooms, but 27? No way!!
Will Gordon Lightfoot write a song about this?
Will Gordon Lightfoot write a song about this?
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Perhaps. Until then, there’s “Ode to Big Blue:”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIt2yZUT9P8
Why would a whale watching boat carry 27 sinks?
Does Canada have some kind of law regarding kitchen and bathroom fixtures? Do they all need to be smuggled in?
Now that's funny. Actually it's the opposite, or used to be. I used to live in Western NY, an hour and a half from the border. I know of people who purchased toilets in Ontario because they weren't limited to 1.6 gallons per flush.
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