(Added: WSB photos of rescue response @ Cove Park – first three photos)
6:07 PM: Big “saltwater rescue” response headed for the Fauntleroy Ferry terminal right now. According to the scanner, the report is a possible kayaker in trouble about 200 yards offshore. More to come.
6:12 PM: Per the scanner, the person is OK – “just needs help coming to shore.”
6:15 PM: “Patient is out of the water.” Another kayaker is being towed to shore.
(Added: Reader photo, texted – thank you)
A rescue boat from a state ferry helped in the rescue.
(Added: Reader video, texted – thank you)
6:25 PM: Shore-side rescuers are at Cove Park north of the ferry dock. They tell our crew at the scene that the kayaker who got into trouble was a man in his 20s, out kayaking with a friend when his kayak took on water. He’s indeed on shore and doing OK, alert and conscious.
6:40 PM: Medics are taking the rescued kayaker to Harborview. According to their communication with the hospital, the kayaker was not underwater at any point, but had been hanging onto the kayak until rescued, so much of what they’re doing right now is getting him warmed up.
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