San Juan County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of San Juan County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- US Highway 550 closure to remain in place through Friday after mud, rock slides in southwest Colorado
US Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray in Colorado remains closed through Friday due to mud and rock slides caused by severe rains and flooding. The closure, which began Wednesday, includes all access points, and officials advise stranded individuals to contact the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. Colorado Department of Transportation recommends using CO 145 as an alternative route, adding approximately an hour to travel time.
- Seaplane carrying 11 crashes into an island near Seattle, all aboard are rescued
A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed into a rocky shore near Seattle, resulting in all passengers and the pilot being rescued. The incident involved a Kenmore Air-operated DHC-3 Otter, the same model as a 2022 crash in Puget Sound, and occurred less than three weeks after a similar seaplane incident in New York City's East River.
- Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast
A Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing and caught fire off the Washington coast, injuring multiple passengers and the pilot. Rescue operations by the U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies saved all 10 passengers and the pilot, with one in critical condition. The cause is under investigation.