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| News Release |
Date: Nov. 18, 2008 |
Coast Guard, Wash. State Ferry, State Patrol respond to possible threat - Update |
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SEATTLE — The Coast Guard and Wash. State Patrol responded to the report of a possible threat against a Washington State Ferry (WSF) scheduled to depart Bremerton, Wash., Tuesday.
The Coast Guard worked closely with WSF and Wash. State Patrol to ensure passenger safety and restore service. The Coast Guard did not receive any additional reports of threats or suspicious activity, and there have been no reported injuries. Wash. State Patrol has completed a satisfactory security sweep of the vessel. As a result, the Coast Guard has authorized the vessel's departure. All ferry routes have returned to their normal schedules.
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