12 kayakers, including 6 children, rescued in San Juan Islands

12 kayakers, including 6 children, rescued in San Juan Islands

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A dozen kayakers - including six children - were rescued by the Coast Guard and other agencies from waters in the San Juan Islands Thursday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., officials said a VHF marine radio notified USCG watchstanders in Puget Sound, who then issued a broadcast saying 12 kayakers were reported to be in distress between Patos Island and Sucia Island. Coast Guard suspends search for fisherman missing off Was…

US and Canadian agencies rescue 12 kayakers in distress in San Juans

All 12 were safely rescued and transported back to Orcas Island.