BIG BEAR PIRATE SHIP SINKS

Big Bear Lake’s iconic tour boat, “The Big Bear Pirate Ship,” sank sometime during the night Friday, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning. The sunken ship was discovered Saturday at 8 a.m. by a Holloway’s Marina employee. The cause of the sinking was due to severe weather on Friday evening with rain, snow and intense winds. The ship was fully winterized including closed hatches, de-icing, and fenders on the docks. The Big Bear Pirate Ship owners plan to dive today to assess the situation. They say they plan to raise the ship out of the water and repair any damages.