Coast Guard searching for man missing near Lummi Island, Oct. 22

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard is searching for a man reported missing between Bellingham and the San Juan Islands. Missing is Nick Saling, 53. At approximately 11:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21st, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound were notified by the individual’s sister that the man failed to return last night after a sailing trip to Cypress Island. Sector Puget Sound watchstanders issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and launched multiple Coast Guard crews. The man’s 25-foot yellow sailboat has been located northeast of Lummi Island.