Passengers stranded on Anderson Island after dock failure forces suspension of service
Several people were stranded on Anderson Island Sunday night after officials discovered a loading ramp on the dock was broken.
Ferry service was suspended about 5 p.m. and remained suspended Monday morning.
Two of three hinges on the loading ramp failed, which means the ramp cannot be lowered to the deck of the ferry to load and unload vehicles and passengers.
A marine contracting crew was working to make repairs.
The Christine Anderson Ferry, which carries up to 150 passengers, is still on the island dock due to the mechanical failure.
About 200 people were waiting in line for the ferry when the dock failure was noticed, according to KIRO-TV.
Anderson Island Fire and Rescue used its fireboat to transport people on and off the island from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Those stranded on the island were offered shelter.
County officials said at 3 p.m. the dock was still inoperable and that a decision would be made at 6 p.m. about whether it would be back in action Tuesday morning.
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This story was originally published August 5, 2019 at 8:57 AM.
