Sailor Dies After Boat Capsizes in Bedford Basin
A sailor from the Royal Canadian Navy has died after a boat capsized in the Bedford Basin. The incident is under investigation while the Navy expresses its condolences.
The Royal Canadian Navy has reported the death of a sailor in the Bedford Basin after a tragic incident involving a capsized boat.
According to the Navy, two sailors were operating a rigid-hull inflatable boat in the Halifax-area bay when it overturned around 10 p.m. on Friday.
A rescue operation was initiated by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre Halifax, which dispatched two Canadian Coast Guard ships to the scene, successfully pulling both sailors from the water.
Upon rescue, the sailors were met by paramedics and transferred to a Halifax hospital. Unfortunately, one of the sailors could not be resuscitated.
The other sailor received treatment and has since been released from the hospital. The Military Police are currently investigating the incident.
Commodore Jacob French, commander of the Canadian Fleet Atlantic, expressed the Navy's profound sadness over the loss, noting that the sailor's dedication and service to the country will always be remembered and honoured.
In a statement shared through social media, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston described the sailor's death as "devastating news," conveying his thoughts and condolences to the sailor's family, friends, and colleagues.
