Kayaker flips over half mile out near Steilacoom ferry

Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - North

01:44

00:00

I have someone calling from the Steilacoom Ferry, South 56th Street and South Union Avenue.

00:04

They're advising about a half mile out in the channel.

00:05

There's a kayaker flipped over.

00:06

Over, it looks like he's possibly wearing a life jacket hanging onto the kayak.

00:10

Did you just want the Mendell en route to that, or do you want dive to start as well?

00:16

For this time, let's go with Mendell.

00:23

If you don't make sure that they copy, and also fire calm is putting their boat in the water.

00:30

Received. And if West Pierce has a bit of advice, can you advise them also?

00:36

Okay, bye.

00:41

We're not finding anything out here.

00:43

Any update from the caller at all?

00:48

No.

00:51

Copy, thanks.

00:54

10-10.

01:00

Call (number withheld), reach a voicemail again.

01:04

(number withheld), copy.

01:07

10-10.

01:12

Seven in progress.

01:14

Nine,

01:15

the caller's request being canceled.

01:20

Received, over.

01:24

211.

01:29

(number withheld), clear with me.

01:35

Sammy two.

01:38

I was ready too.

01:40

Just advising you, looks like a passerby in there will pick up that kayaker.

8/29/2026 06:07 PM

Medical Emergency

Steilacoom to Anderson Ferry, 56 Union Ave, Steilacoom, WA 98388

Kayaker flips over half mile out near Steilacoom ferry

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