British Columbia Couple Found Dead in Boat on Nova Scotia’s Sable Island

Authorities in Nova Scotia are investigating a tragic discovery after a boat washed ashore on Sable Island, revealing the bodies of a couple from British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were alerted by Parks Canada when a small inflatable boat, believed to be a lifeboat from a larger vessel named Theros, was found with two deceased individuals onboard.

The victims, a 60-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man, were reported missing to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax on June 18. They had embarked from Halifax Harbour on June 11, with the destination set for the picturesque Azores archipelago.

Authorities suspect the couple met their tragic fate at sea and their remains ended up on the shores of Sable Island. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is currently involved in the process of identifying the bodies, bringing closure to the devastating incident.

The investigation into this unfortunate event is ongoing, with the cooperation of various agencies, including Parks Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. The authorities are working diligently to piece together the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking outcome.