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CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Search operation over for woman who went missing on ferry in Atlantic Canada
The Marine Atlantic ferry Blue Puttees is seen at dock in St. John's, N.L. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES — A search and rescue operation has ended for a 41-year-old woman who went missing on a ferry travelling between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Lt.-Cmdr. Len Hickey with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says aircraft and ships that had been searching for the woman have been returned to base. Hickey says in an email that the RCMP have taken over the missing person's case. Police have said the woman was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on board the Marine Atlantic Blue Puttees sailing from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L. A Hercules plane, Cormorant helicopter, a coast guard ship and a civilian aircraft all searched for the woman in the water south of Port aux Basques, N.L. The RCMP searched the ferry extensively upon arrival in Port aux Basques and did not find the woman. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Search operation over for woman who went missing on ferry in Atlantic Canada
CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES – A search and rescue operation has ended for a 41-year-old woman who went missing on a ferry travelling between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Lt.-Cmdr. Len Hickey with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says aircraft and ships that had been searching for the woman have been returned to base. Hickey says in an email that the RCMP have taken over the missing person's case. Police have said the woman was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on board the Marine Atlantic Blue Puttees sailing from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L. A Hercules plane, Cormorant helicopter, a coast guard ship and a civilian aircraft all searched for the woman in the water south of Port aux Basques, N.L. The RCMP searched the ferry extensively upon arrival in Port aux Basques and did not find the woman. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Search operation over for woman who went missing on ferry in Atlantic Canada
CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES - A search and rescue operation has ended for a 41-year-old woman who went missing on a ferry travelling between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Lt.-Cmdr. Len Hickey with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says aircraft and ships that had been searching for the woman have been returned to base. Hickey says in an email that the RCMP have taken over the missing person's case. Police have said the woman was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on board the Marine Atlantic Blue Puttees sailing from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L. A Hercules plane, Cormorant helicopter, a coast guard ship and a civilian aircraft all searched for the woman in the water south of Port aux Basques, N.L. The RCMP searched the ferry extensively upon arrival in Port aux Basques and did not find the woman. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Coast guard searching water off N.L. for woman who went missing on ferry
The new Marine Atlantic ferry, Blue Puttees, at dock in St. John's on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES — A search is underway for a 41-year-old woman who went missing on a ferry travelling between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. RCMP say the woman was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on board the Marine Atlantic Blue Puttees sailing from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L. A spokesperson for the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says searchers believe the woman may have fallen off the ship. Lt.-Cmdr. Len Hickey says a Hercules plane, Cormorant helicopter, and a civilian aircraft searched the water south of Port aux Basques on Wednesday, and a coast guard vessel was dispatched to retrace the ferry's route. Hickey says the RCMP searched the ferry extensively upon arrival in Port aux Basques and did not find the woman. He says a Hercules aircraft and a coast guard ship remain in the immediate search area off Port aux Basques, but deteriorating visibility is becoming a concern for searchers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025 The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Coast guard searching water off N.L. for woman who went missing on ferry
CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES – A search is underway for a 41-year-old woman who went missing on a ferry travelling between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. RCMP say the woman was last seen around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday on board the Marine Atlantic Blue Puttees sailing from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L. A spokesperson for the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax says searchers believe the woman may have fallen off the ship. Lt.-Cmdr. Len Hickey says a Hercules plane, Cormorant helicopter, and a civilian aircraft searched the water south of Port aux Basques on Wednesday, and a coast guard vessel was dispatched to retrace the ferry's route. Hickey says the RCMP searched the ferry extensively upon arrival in Port aux Basques and did not find the woman. He says a Hercules aircraft and a coast guard ship remain in the immediate search area off Port aux Basques, but deteriorating visibility is becoming a concern for searchers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025.
