Captain Saves Two from Sinking Boat | Vancouver News

A fishing charter captain named Pete Matthews turned a routine Sunday trip into a life-saving rescue when he heard a mayday call about a sinking boat near Hornby Island. Ignoring his clients’ fishing plans, he raced through treacherous seas, scanning for two men in the water—knowing hypothermia was a deadly threat. After a tense, exhausting search, he spotted a yellow life jacket, pulled the men aboard, and delivered them safely to Coast Guard hands. His clients, soaked but unharmed, even went back fishing. Matthews, a lifelong sailor, now urges everyone to prioritize safety: check weather, prep your boat, carry emergency gear, and vet charter operators—because your next adventure might be your last if you don’t prepare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cde41442690f84d9