Chelan County, WA – A Chelan County Sheriff’s deputy has been recognized statewide for his lifesaving actions during a summer boating emergency.
According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Dominic Mutch received the 2025 Washington State Marine Patrol Life Saving Award after rescuing a person who had fallen into Lake Chelan on July 11, 2025, near Don Morse Park.
Officials said Deputy Mutch was patrolling alone when he spotted a person struggling to stay afloat after their personal watercraft overturned. The victim was not wearing a life jacket and was unable to reboard. Mutch reportedly provided a flotation device, coached the victim through putting it on, and guided them nearly 100 yards to shore.
This marks the third consecutive year the Chelan County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol has earned state recognition—winning Marine Deputy of the Year in 2023, Marine Program of the Year in 2024, and now the Life Saving Award in 2025.
Sheriff’s officials credited Sgt. Huddleston and the Marine-Certified Deputies for maintaining top-tier safety standards across the county’s waterways. With miles of heavily traveled lakefronts, the department continues to be recognized as a leader in marine safety throughout Washington State.
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