Crime & Safety
SUV Falls Into Puget Sound At Point Defiance Boat Launch
An SUV went a little too far toward the water at the Point Defiance boat launch on Friday afternoon.
RUSTON, WA - The Pierce County Sheriff's Office dive team was on the scene at Point Defiance boat launch Friday afternoon trying to retrieve a submerged SUV. It appears that the vehicle backed a little too far into the water. The occupants of the SUV were able to get out in time, and no one as injured, police reported.
#PCSD dive team assisting w/ recovery of submerged SUV & boat trailer at Pt. Defiance public boat launch, all occupants out & no injuries. pic.twitter.com/ZRlUB84WHO
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) June 9, 2017
This at least the second vehicle swallowed by a boat launch in Pierce County recently. Last month, a truck sank in American Lake after backing too far down the boat launch. Lakewood police had to leave the vehicle in the water overnight due to darkness.
"Just a reminder to be attentive and thorough when launching and retrieving. Take your time and make sure you follow all your steps for safety," Lakewood police wrote in a Facebook post about the sinking.
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