Tucked into a small red building at the edge of Anglers Anchorage Marina, two dozen volunteers pour time and energy into life-saving training.

They’re ready for someone’s worst day, in hopes of providing the best outcome.

For Brentwood Bay Station 31 of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) the most memorable call this year is a tragic tale that began with a boat – discovered empty and running in circles up Finlayson Arm.

On a spring Saturday evening, the volunteer team responded – rushing from dining tables across the community to pulling a woman and infant aboard their zodiac – in 26 minutes. They’re proud of that response, about 15 minutes ahead of the next crew to arrive. The team also returned several times in the following days to help search for a man who was with

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