Vessel – 10’ Pelican Kayak, Premium model, manual powered, Plastic

On 012/17/2023, at about 11:57 a.m., this vessel was paddling in the Puget Sound, .6 miles SW of Dog Park, nearest the city of Edmonds, WA in Snohomish County.

According to Law Enforcement, USCG Puget Sound received a report from a citizen of an overturned kayak near Edmonds dog park. A PFD and a dry bag with car keys were recovered in the kayak. The vehicle was located at the dog park. Owner was identified. Wife was contacted and said she last saw Operator getting ready to go kayaking earlier in the morning around 0945. Operator’s last phone location (via Life 360) was very near where the kayak was located. USCG responded with cutter, small search boat and helicopter. Edmonds fire responded with rescue boat, Edmonds PD responded with a drone. Searching did not locate Operator. Edmonds PD listed Operator as missing.

1 Missing/Fatality
Alcohol Involvement: unknown
PFD: Unknown
Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education card: No

Puget Sound
Edmonds                       