Nova Scotia

Missing sailboat with 3 aboard not in danger, JRCC Halifax says

SV Strange Situation established communication with search parties on Friday confirming it is not in danger. Earlier on Friday, a search underway was underway to find it.

SV Strange Situation has updated its arrival time to Lunenburg, JRCC monitoring situation

CCGS Earl Grey is part of the search effort for an overdue vessel. (Cassie Williams/CBC)

A sailboat that was late arriving at its destination in Lunenburg, N.S., has established communication with search parties confirming the crew is not in danger.

The sailboat, Strange Situation, was scheduled to arrive in Lunenburg, N.S., on May 25 from Bermuda.

In a tweet just before 9:30 p.m. AT on Friday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax (JRCC Halifax) said Strange Situation updated its anticipated arrival time.

JRCC Halifax said it would monitor Strange Situation's journey to Nova Scotia until it safely arrives at port.

Strange Situation has three people aboard.

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