Mystery beneath the bridge

Multiple agencies, including North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Island County Sheriff, swept the waters around Deception Pass Thursday after an empty kayak was recovered.

Multiple agencies, including North Whidbey Fire and Rescue and Island County Sheriff, swept the waters around Deception Pass Thursday after an empty kayak was recovered.

Rescuers didn’t find anyone.

The kayak probably washed out to sea or came loose, but officials take such a report seriously in case someone needs help, said North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Brown.