There was a scary moment onboard one of Canada’s deployed warships last week after one of the crew members had to be rescued.

HMCS Toronto left the port of Halifax in January to take part in a counter-terrorism operation in the Arabian Sea.

On Thursday, one of the sailors went overboard during regular routine.

Maritime Forces Atlantic says the member was rescued within six minutes and then monitored for 24 hours.

He has since returned to normal duties.

Toronto has a crew of about 225 men and women.