‘Person overboard’ after ferry leaves Tsawwassen terminal

The BC Ferries vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island leaves Tsawwassen, B.C., bound for Swartz Bay on Sept. 9. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Jan Schuermann

Posted September 3, 2025 2:58 pm.

Last Updated September 3, 2025 3:00 pm.

BC Ferries says rescue crews were called out to the waters near the Tsawwassen terminal after someone went overboard off the Spirit of Vancouver Island.

According to the corporation, the incident occurred shortly after the ship left the berth for its 1 p.m. sailing to Swartz Bay.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!

The Queen of New Westminster was also called in to join the response.

The person was retrieved by BC Ferries crews and was taken back to the Tsawwassen terminal.

From there, the BC Emergency Health Services transported the person to the hospital in stable condition.

Related:

The Spirit of Vancouver Island has resumed its sailing to Swartz Bay.

BC Ferries currently calculates a one-hour delayed arrival.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

High number of Surrey extortion victims being targeted repeatedly: SPS

The Surrey Police Service says there have been some victims who have been threatened two, three and sometimes four times each.

1h ago

Atmospheric river brings flood watch, streamflow advisories, warnings to B.C.'s south coast

Much of B.C.'s south coast remains under a flood watch or high streamflow advisories Wednesday morning as an atmospheric river pounds the region with heavy rain.

1h ago

City councillor submits motion to ban right-on-red turns at more Vancouver intersections

Vancouver city council will consider a motion Wednesday that aims to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike at intersections.

45m ago

Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in...

1h ago

Top Stories

High number of Surrey extortion victims being targeted repeatedly: SPS

The Surrey Police Service says there have been some victims who have been threatened two, three and sometimes four times each.

1h ago

Atmospheric river brings flood watch, streamflow advisories, warnings to B.C.'s south coast

Much of B.C.'s south coast remains under a flood watch or high streamflow advisories Wednesday morning as an atmospheric river pounds the region with heavy rain.

1h ago

City councillor submits motion to ban right-on-red turns at more Vancouver intersections

Vancouver city council will consider a motion Wednesday that aims to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike at intersections.

45m ago

Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada has left its key interest rate unchanged at its final rate decision of the year. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the Bank of Canada lowered it by a quarter point in...

1h ago

Most Watched Today

1:50
'Caught in political theatre': Coastal First Nations on pipeline motion

While the federal Liberals and opposition go back and forth on the fate of a new pipeline, First Nations groups in B.C. find themselves in the crossfire. Joe Sadowski reports.

12h ago

1:48
'Sensory kits' helping neurodivergent families over the holidays

The holidays are supposed to be the most fun time of the year for children. But for neurodivergent kids, that is not always the case. Angelina Ravelli has more on the story.

12h ago

2:13
Conservative pipeline motion fails

A Conservative motion calling on the House of Commons to support one or more pipelines to B.C. has failed - winning no support from any other party. The Bloc say this was nothing but an attempt to split the Liberal caucus.

13h ago

0:37
Why most Canadian home prices are set to rise, except in these two cities

A new report by Royal LePage indicated home prices are set to increase across Canada in the new year, except in these two Canadian cities.

14h ago

0:34
These are Canada's top 10 'rattiest' cities

Toronto has once again scurried to the top of Orkin Canada’s annual list of the country’s 'rattiest' cities, cementing its reputation as the nation’s rodent capital.

23h ago

More Videos