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Coast Guard and locals performed mass rescue in Deception Pass

The US Coast Guard and multiple local responders rescued more than 20 people from the water in Deception Pass in the morning of Dec 11, 2021, during a scheduled marine event organized by a local paddlecraft organization. At approximately 9:30 a.m., multiple reports of distress alerted 13th Coast Guard District watchstanders to several kayak and paddlecraft users capsized during The Deception Pass Challenge, a paddling and rowing race through Deception Pass. 75 people were participating in the race, and it was estimated that 15-20 people were in the water due to high winds during the event. Additionally, it was reported that many participants were in need of assistance getting back to shore. The CG 'Adelie' was already on scene and other nearby Coast Guard rescue units responded by air and sea, including Coast Guard Station Bellingham, the crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Sea Lion, also an 87-foot patrol boat, and a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles. Additionally, a Skagit County Marine unit and two North Whidbey Fire Marine Rescue units also responded to the distress. Once on scene, the 'Adelie' recovered five people from the water and assisted 20 kayakers to safety. The Sea Lion crew recovered two people from the water and assisted 10 kayakers to safety. On-scene rescue units continued to search for people in distress until the event’s coordinator accounted for all participants. No injuries or casualties were reported. Report with photo: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-locals-perform-mass-rescue-in-deception-pass-wa/2021/12/13/