Woman dies after vessel sank off B.C. coast; six still missing

A woman who was rescued from the water after a vessel sank off the coast of Richmond, British Columbia, has died from her injuries. The incident occurred on June 28 when a commercial charter fishing boat, the KingFisher, operated by Top Vancouver Fishing Charter Inc., suddenly capsized near Roberts Bank.

Six people remain missing and are presumed drowned. Authorities have released details about the 10 individuals who were on board: eight guests, the vessel operator, and one assistant. Four people were initially rescued from the water, and three survivors have since been released from the hospital.

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Investigators continue to work diligently alongside our partner agencies to determine exactly what occurred and to identify all relevant factors that contributed to this tragedy.

The deceased is a 28-year-old woman, a Chinese citizen residing in Seattle, Washington. The survivors include a 33-year-old woman from Toronto, Ontario; a 33-year-old man from Redmond, Washington; and a 26-year-old man from Richmond, British Columbia.

Investigators are working with partner agencies to determine the cause of the tragedy. The sunken vessel was located approximately 153 meters below the surface on July 6. The RCMP is requesting information from anyone who may have relevant details about the incident or previous voyages involving the vessel or charter company.

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Our thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of those affected by this incident.