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For the third time in two months, our Puyallup crewmembers were a part of a successful water rescue!
On Sunday, the crew on board the vessel saved two jet skiers and their dog after one of the two riders fell off their jet ski due to a large wake. A rescue boat was launched after Chief Mate John McMillen noticed one of them waving a handkerchief.
Once aboard the ferry, the crew and three passengers who were nurses treated the person who was in the water for 20 minutes for hypothermia and monitored their vitals until emergency medical services took over upon arrival in Kingston.
Able-bodied seamen Steve Long and Jon Gordon Pine saved two jet skiers and their dog
Sunday between Edmonds and Kingston. (Photo by Michele Soderstrom)
Puyallup was also involved two rescues on Labor Day.
Thank you to all our highly skilled crewmembers for your commitment to safety!
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