Coast Guard Rescues Woman from Puget Sound | Seattle News

A woman drifted nearly two miles out into Puget Sound after leaving Edmonds Pier late Friday night, prompting an intense multi-agency rescue. The Coast Guard launched a helicopter, boat, and even rerouted a cutter, with the Edmonds Fire Department and Washington State Ferries joining the effort. A rescue swimmer spotted her splashing in the dark using night vision, despite chilly 53-degree water. She was airlifted to Paine Field, showing signs of hypothermia. The Coast Guard commander praised the team and urged anyone in distress to make themselves visible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff632c0bece0f7bc