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    Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to seaplane emergency landing on Sucia Island, Washington [Image 2 of 5]

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    A rocky coastal shoreline shows what appears to be the smoldering wreckage of a boat that has crashed and burned against the rocks at the water's edge. Smoke is visibly rising from charred debris, including what appears to be a white hull fragment partially submerged or resting on the rocks. A single person in a blue jacket stands on the rocky outcrop, apparently surveying the wreckage.

    WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    07.23.2026

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    U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

    Debris sits against the rocks of Sucia Island, Washington, after a seaplane conducted an emergency landing July 23, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the U.S. Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, and local partner agencies responded to a seaplane emergency landing in Shallow Bay on Sucia Island. (Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 16:29
    Photo ID: 9831043
    VIRIN: 260723-D-G0213-3859
    Resolution: 1179x863
    Size: 356.56 KB
    Location: WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 81
    Downloads: 12

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    The image is taken from inside the cockpit/helm of a US Coast Guard vessel (hull number CG45708), looking outward through the forward windows. Outside, a group of people including children are gathered on a dock or adjacent vessel, appearing to examine netting or equipment. The scene suggests a public outreach event, vessel tour, or demonstration at a marina.
    A rocky coastal shoreline shows what appears to be the smoldering wreckage of a boat that has crashed and burned against the rocks at the water's edge. Smoke is visibly rising from charred debris, including what appears to be a white hull fragment partially submerged or resting on the rocks. A single person in a blue jacket stands on the rocky outcrop, apparently surveying the wreckage.
    Emergency responders from the Bellingham Fire Department and Police are gathered at an indoor boat dock facility around vessel number 45708, marked 'Bellingham.' Personnel appear to be conducting a rescue or medical response operation, with a gurney/stretcher visible on the dock. The scene suggests a water rescue or medical emergency involving coordination between fire, police, and possibly Coast Guard personnel.
    An aerial photograph taken from an aircraft (text 'STEP' visible on floatplane step in foreground) showing a rocky, forested coastline with a small cove. A capsized or overturned kayak is visible in the dark water near the rocky shoreline, with what appear to be one or more people on the rocks nearby. Two motorboats are anchored in the background cove, surrounded by dense coniferous forest.
    Four Coast Guard crew members in orange flight suits pose in front of a bright red Coast Guard helicopter on a wet tarmac. The image appears to be taken at dusk or dawn, with a dramatic cloudy sky in the background. All personnel are wearing full rescue gear including harnesses and survival equipment.

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