2 kayakers rescued from tidal rapids in Deception Pass
By FOX 13 News Staff, Seattle, WA
September 13, 2022
ISLAND COUNTY, Wash. - Two kayakers were rescued Sunday after becoming trapped in tidal rapids under Deception Pass Bridge. North Whidbey Fire & Rescue marine division members conducted a high-risk rescue of two kayakers, who were seen on video getting pinned against the cliffside by tidal rapids. Rescue officials say that, due to the risk of the operation, they launched three rescue boats. A rescue boat powered through the rapids and had both kayakers aboard within a minute. The two were dropped off safely at the Cornet Bay boat launch. No injuries were reported.
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