65-foot boat takes on water near Hood Canal Bridge

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard Seattle is at the scene of a 65-foot boat taking on water near the Hood Canal Bridge.

Eight people were onboard and safely made it to shore in a dinghy.

Officials said the boat is expected to sink in 80 feet of water. There are 300 gallons of diesel and 12 gallons of oil onboard.

Chopper 7 flew over the scene. See the video below.

The Coast Guard is monitoring the situation.

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