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Coast Guard Rescues Four from Flooded Attic in Washington

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people from a flooded attic in Sumas, Washington.
Eight to ten feet of water surrounded the home, hindering local responders amid Washington's state of emergency.
Coast Guard aircrews from Port Angeles and Astoria responded.
A swimmer was deployed to help the survivors through a window.
All four were transported to a landing zone for medical evaluation with no injuries reported.

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Story summary

On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people from a flooded attic in Sumas, Washington.
Eight to ten feet of water surrounded the home, hindering local responders amid Washington's state of emergency.
Coast Guard aircrews from Port Angeles and Astoria responded.
A swimmer was deployed to help the survivors through a window.
All four were transported to a landing zone for medical evaluation with no injuries reported.