Man missing, woman and infant found alive on shore after Vancouver Island boat accident

A man is missing after a boating accident on Finlayson Arm, northwest of Victoria, where three people were thrown overboard. The West Shore RCMP responded to a report of an unoccupied boat in the area on Tuesday evening. Search crews from the Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre rescued a mother and her infant found on the shore shortly after the incident. Despite these efforts, 43-year-old Ryan Mazar remains missing as search operations continue. Authorities emphasize the importance of public assistance, with a large presence of searchers and air patrols expected in the area.

Mazar is described as Caucasian, about 6’2″ tall, weighing approximately 230 pounds, with short, grey hair styled in a mohawk. The ongoing search highlights the urgency of locating Mazar and ensuring the safety of those involved in the accident. Local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings that could aid the search.