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Emergency crews search for multiple people in waters off Tofino

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Ongoing search for three missing boaters in Tofino
WATCH: Rescue crews are searching the waters off Tofino for three boaters after their vessel capsized near Chesterman Beach – Jun 15, 2018

The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) is currently searching for three men in the waters off Tofino.

The search is currently underway near Duffin Cove, off Chesterman Beach.

WATCH: Search for three people after boat capsizes off Tofino

Click to play video: 'Search for three people after boat capsizes off Tofino'
Search for three people after boat capsizes off Tofino

The JRCC said five men were missing at first, but two have since been found.

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They were in a tin boat that capsized around 2 a.m. Friday. The search started at 3 a.m. Friday following multiple 911 calls.

One man was found in the water; they were not wearing a life jacket. Another man swam to shore. Both have been taken to hospital.

There is no word on their condition at this time.

A search is ongoing with the assistance of Search and Rescue, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre from 19 Wing Comox, and the Coast Guard.

The RCMP West Coast Marine Section and the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team will also be attending to assist in the search.

The search is also taking place by air for the three people missing in the water off Tofino. @MerlinYYC.

Some locals in their own boats are also assisting.

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This is a developing story and we will update when more information is available.

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