UPDATE: Another SFD rescue response on the water

6 PM: This time, SFD says, “Fireboat (is) responding to water near Lowman Beach Park in West Seattle for male kiteboarder who appears to be in distress approximately 1 mile from shore.” As often happens, some land units have been sent to Don Armeni in case a patient needs to be brought ashore.

(WSB photos by Christopher Boffoli)

6:18 PM: The land units actually went to Seacrest, where SFD told WSB’s Christopher Boffoli that no one was hurt and no one needed to be transported.

4 Replies to "UPDATE: Another SFD rescue response on the water"

  • PatWS April 3, 2019 (6:13 pm)

    We saw a kiteboarder earlier this afternoon at Lowman. He repeatedly flipped over in the stiff wind, but each time we were impressed at his strength and skill righting the sail and resuming his play. I hope that whoever this is in this alert, they’re OK.

  • Guy Olson April 3, 2019 (6:23 pm)

    I saw the SFD RHIB headed towards Beach Drive earlier, in pretty rough chop. Thank you for reporting and thank you SFD!

  • Petert April 3, 2019 (6:28 pm)

    Was watching this guy about 40 minutes ago, being pulled along pretty good by the wind, but he was much closer in than a mile. Less than 1/2, easily. Didn’t seem in trouble although I did not watch that long. The police boat coming into search was on the right track of the boarder once the boat turned north, but haven’t seen him stop or circle yet.

  • JasonG April 4, 2019 (8:31 am)

    Glad he’s safe. Nice job, SFD. And nice job Christopher B on the scene! 

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