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Man saved from flaming boat near Vashon Island

May 8, 2025, 1:24 PM | Updated: 1:25 pm

Man saved from flaming boat near Vashon Island (Photo Credit: USCG Pacific Noarthwest)...

Man saved from flaming boat near Vashon Island (Photo Credit: USCG Pacific Noarthwest)

(Photo Credit: USCG Pacific Noarthwest)

A man was pulled to safety Wednesday morning after his 40-foot boat caught fire in the waters near Vashon Island, according to KOMO News. 

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety and Security Team from Seattle was the first to respond to the emergency in Colvos Passage. After pulling the man from the flames, fire crews from Tacoma extinguished the blaze engulfing the vessel.

Man rescued from boat fire near Vashon Island

Authorities confirmed that no one was hurt. Emergency crews from the Coast Guard, Tacoma Fire, Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, and West Pierce Fire and Rescue stayed on scene to tow the damaged boat to Point Defiance Marina.

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