UPDATE: Water-rescue response for kayaker off Alki Avenue

l(Photo sent by Wendy)

10:53 AM: Thanks for the tips about the SFD water-rescue response at Don Armeni. SFD says, “Fireboat responding to water near Alki Ave. SW for report of person who was on kayak that is now in distress. Patient is reported to have life jacket on, however, waters are cold. Crews working to bring the patient to shore.”

(Photo sent by Steven)

11:13 AM: Update from SFD: “Firefighters helped bring the kayaker to shore near Alki Ave. SW. Medics assessing patient condition. Thank you to observant bystanders who recognized the kayaker was in distress.”

2 Replies to "UPDATE: Water-rescue response for kayaker off Alki Avenue"

  • LJ September 15, 2018 (11:23 am)

    Goodness, yes – so grateful to  whoever it was that spotted them and took the initiative to call in emergency responders! Way to look out for your neighbor.  It must have been a helpless feeling, being out in a kayak in need of assistance. 

  • Kelly September 16, 2018 (8:39 am)

    That cold water can suck the strength out of you so fast. Scary. Glad he got help.

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