The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today expressed his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the four individuals who lost their lives during a boating incident off Twillingate earlier this past weekend.

"On behalf of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I want to express my most heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the individuals whose lives were lost over the weekend," said Premier Williams. "The thoughts and prayers of us all are with them during this time of unbearable grief and sorrow. Unfortunately, as a seafaring people we are not immune to the loss of life on the water; and with such tragedy comes a tremendous sense of sadness and questions. In particular, to have such young lives cut short far too early is something that is incredibly difficult to accept. I cannot begin to imagine the pain being felt by the families right now, and I pray that they will find strength and peace through the memories of their loved ones."

Premier Williams also thanked all of the members of the Canadian Coast Guard as well as the many volunteers and friends who worked on the search and rescue mission.

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