Kenmore Seaplane Crashes Near Sucia Island; 11 Rescued
A Kenmore Air seaplane crashed into the water near Sucia Island in San Juan County Thursday evening, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the U.S. Coast Guard and regional agencies. The flight departed Lake Union around 4:30 p.m. en route to Roche Harbor on San Juan Island, with authorities saying 10 people were aboard, though initial reports suggested as many as 11. The aircraft came down in Shallow Bay off Sucia Island and caught fire after water landing, with responders able to account for all occupants and begin medical evaluations as needed. The Coast Guard led on-scene operations alongside Orcas Island, San Juan Island, and Lopez Island fire crews, San Juan County sheriff’s office, and other local responders; two or more passengers were reported as injured and transported to medical facilities. Kenmore Air has said everyone aboard was accounted for and is cooperating with investigators as the cause remains under investigation. The incident is developing, with officials still determining the identity of those involved and the precise aircraft type.
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