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Kenmore Air seaplane crashes near Sucia Island; all 11 aboard rescued
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Key Points:
- A Kenmore Air de Havilland DHC-3 Otter seaplane, Flight 140, crashed near Sucia Island in San Juan County on Thursday around 5:15 p.m., shortly after departing Lake Union in Seattle en route to Roche Harbor.
- All 11 people on board, including 10 passengers and one pilot, were rescued; several injured passengers were transported to hospitals in Bellingham and Seattle, while others were taken to a U.S. Coast Guard base for evaluation.
- Multiple agencies, including Orcas Island Fire & Rescue, San Juan Island Fire & Rescue, Lopez Island Fire & Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, responded swiftly to the scene to assist in rescue efforts.
- San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter emphasized the rapid and coordinated response needed for emergencies in the island region, highlighting the importance of quick access by boat or air to save lives.
- Kenmore Air is cooperating with investigators, activated emergency response procedures, and is focused on supporting those affected; the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
