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Six rescued from capsized boat in Sooke Basin

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Three adults and three children were rescued on Tuesday afternoon after their boat capsized in the Sooke Basin.

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received a mayday call at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter both responded, as did nearby civilian vessels.

There were no reported injuries and the cause of the capsized vessel has yet to be determined.

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Alistair Ogden
Former staff writer at Victoria Buzz.

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