'Passenger overboard' prompts BC Ferries cancellations

A ferry docked at Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (file photo)

BC Ferries crews arriving at the Tsawwassen terminal Wednesday morning responded to a report of a passenger overboard, according to the company.

The person was travelling on the ferry that departed Nanaimo's Duke Point at 7:45 a.m. and a statement from the company says they survived the ordeal.

"The individual was brought ashore and is now receiving care from Emergency Health Services," the service notification from BC Ferries says.

Two sailings on the route have been cancelled as a result: the 10:15 a.m. departure from Tsawwassen; and the 12:45 p.m. departure from Duke Point

Other sailings on the route are expected to proceed as scheduled.