While you may be worried if you spot Canadian Coast Guard boats roaring toward smoke and an overturned vessel in Victoria’s harbour Thursday afternoon, they are just conducting a search and rescue practice exercise.
Coast Guard and other first responders will be on the water from 1 – 4 p.m. Thursday in the waters between Fisherman’s Wharf and Ogden Point.
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A number of vessels will be involved and there is a possibility of seeing simulated smoke and/or overturned boats.
A Transport Canada operations notice said the exercise will stay clear of the float plane runways and minimal disruptions are expected.
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