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Barge Sinks Off British Columbia; Salvage Operations Underway

11/22/2025

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A barge carrying cargo containers is sinking off the coast of British Columbia near Bella Bella.
The Heiltsuk Nation reports 25 containers have been moved to a secondary barge.
The Canadian Coast Guard confirms there is no visible pollution.
The barge was towed from Alaska to Seattle and began taking on water on Monday.
Salvage operations will continue with reassessments scheduled for Friday.

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Story summary

A barge carrying cargo containers is sinking off the coast of British Columbia near Bella Bella.
The Heiltsuk Nation reports 25 containers have been moved to a secondary barge.
The Canadian Coast Guard confirms there is no visible pollution.
The barge was towed from Alaska to Seattle and began taking on water on Monday.
Salvage operations will continue with reassessments scheduled for Friday.