Ferry crew, Coast Guard rescue people and dogs as vessel took on water in Rosario Strait

All six people and two dogs from the boat were recovered with no injuries reported.

DECATUR, Wash. — Six people and two dogs were rescued by a ferry crew after their vessel took on water in the Puget Sound on Saturday, according to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

The USCG Puget Sound said it received a MAYDAY call from a 37-foot cabin cruiser that was taking on water near Decatur Island just before 1 p.m. on Saturday. Those on the boat related their location before communications were lost after their radio shorted out.

A Washington State Ferry, the Samish, responded to the Urgent

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