State ferry Samish to the rescue

Great job to the crew of the Washngton State Ferry Samish, who assisted in the rescue of six people and two dogs last weekend by Thatcher Pass. According to WSF, “Gale force winds had sent a wave over the bow of the distressed vessel, smashing the windshield, filling the cabin with water, and making the radio inoperable. Our crew launched a rescue boat to assist four passengers directly while the remaining two waited for further aide from the U.S. Coast Guard, while in the lee of the Samish. Once on board the four rescued people were given medical attention, food, and hot water bottles while the ferry turned and headed back to Anacortes. Thank you to everyone on board and those at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Bellingham for your life saving work on the Salish Sea.”