Six boaters are lucky to be just a little waterlogged after their vessels capsized in the Georgia Strait Sunday morning.
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Two nearby kayakers paddled over to help but ended up in trouble themselves, Marshall said.
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Just stopping to rescue 6 ppl from frigid waters! High fives to staff and crew!
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The Spirit of Vancouver Island, which was travelling from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, deployed its rescue boats.
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