Coast Guard searching for man missing near Lummi Island

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/21/2019 05:12 PM EDT

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U.S. Coast Guard 13th District Pacific Northwest
Contact: 13th District Public Affairs
Office: (206) 220-7237
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Coast Guard searching for man missing near Lummi Island

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is searching for a man reported missing between Bellingham and the San Juan Islands.

Missing is Nick Saling, 53.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound were notified by the individual’s sister that the man failed to return last night after a sailing trip to Cypress Island.

Sector Puget Sound watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched multiple Coast Guard crews.

The man’s 25-foot yellow sailboat has been located northeast of Lummi Island.

Crews involved in the search include:

  • Coast Guard Station Bellingham;
  • Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles;
  • Coast Guard Cutter Terrapin.

If anyone has information regarding Mr. Saling, please call Sector Puget Sound at 206-217-6001.

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