POINT ROBERTS, Wash. — The US Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard and a good Samaritan responded to report of a vessel taking on water near Point Roberts on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound say they received a report of a 25-foot skiff taking on water with 2 people on board about 4pm “in the vicinity of the red can buoy near Point Roberts.”
Watchstanders transmitted an urgent marine information broadcast and directed the launch of rescue crews from Coast Guard Station Bellingham and Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles. The Canadian coast guard also responded with the Canadian Coast Guard Ship SIYAY.
A good Samaritan responded to the broadcast and recovered one of fisherman from the water in good condition. They also assisted rescue crews in locating the second fisherman. Lifesaving measures were attempted by U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian coast guard members. The individual was then transferred to EMS at Blaine Harbor and declared deceased.
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Click for more information“This rescue highlights the importance of our Candian partners and good Samaritans out on the water willing to offer their assistance in an emergency,” said Capt. Micheal Hunt, search and rescue mission coordinator for Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound. “Conditions on the water can change rapidly, and someone in the right place at the right time can make all the difference.”
Weather on scene was reported to be 2-foot seas and 15 knot winds.
– US Coast Guard (August 12, 2025)
The fishermen are reportedly from the Lummi Nation according to multiple social media posts. Lummi Nation Police are conducting a death investigation.
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