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Grad Cruise Boat Aground: 150+ Rescued
25 Oct
Summary
- Over 150 passengers rescued from Burrard Inlet on Friday night.
- A graduation cruise boat ran aground near the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.
- No injuries reported during the safe rescue operation by authorities.

A graduation cruise carrying over 150 passengers experienced a mishap on Friday night when the boat ran aground in Burrard Inlet. The incident occurred east of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, prompting an immediate response from rescue services.
The North Vancouver RCMP Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard collaborated to ensure the safety of everyone on board. The rescue operation successfully brought all youths and chaperones safely back to shore.
Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries sustained during the incident. Furthermore, initial assessments indicated no signs of impairment among those on the vessel at the time it grounded.