Seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

A seaplane crash into a remote island north of Seattle underscored the risks of low-altitude water landings, but all 11 people aboard were rescued after the aircraft caught fire. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred about 5:20 p.m. Thursday on Sucia Island, an uninhabited state park near Washington’s border with Canada. Authorities reported one person in critical condition, with others suffering head injuries, broken bones, and cuts; at least five had been discharged as of Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard said an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast prompted nearby vessels and a helicopter to help. Video showed the plane landing on one float before impacting the shore near Shallow Bay. The cause was not immediately known, though a storm with lightning hit around the time.