Coast Guard concludes search after locating missing man, deceased, on Whidbey Island, Washington

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/22/2026 11:30 PM EDT

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Coast Guard concludes search after locating missing man, deceased, on Whidbey Island, Washington
05/22/2026 10:57 PM EDT

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard concluded its search for a 65-year-old missing man Friday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. The man was last seen aboard a 12-foot dingy on Thursday evening in the vicinity of Point Wilson, Washington. Unfortunately, he was located deceased on Whidbey Island Friday afternoon.