A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in the waters off Point Wilson following a report that a person fell from a 12-foot boat. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound has issued a public alert and is currently conducting an active search for the missing individual.
International support has been mobilized for the effort, with the Royal Canadian Air Force assisting the Coast Guard. Local agencies have also joined the response. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that its deputies are working alongside the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Jefferson Search and Rescue.
These combined teams are utilizing specialized watercraft and aerial drones to comb the area, coordinating their efforts directly with federal and Canadian partners. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the missing person or detailed the specific circumstances of the incident, as crews remain focused on the active search.
The public is encouraged to provide any information regarding the event or the missing individual. Reports should be directed to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound at (206) 217-6001.