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A Washington state ferry is out of service Sunday after it ran aground Saturday, leaving over 600 people stranded on board.
The Washington State Ferries (WSF) said the M/V Walla Walla was stranded along the Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island at about 4:30 p.m. The vessel ran aground, meaning it was lying on or touching the ground under shallow water.
The Walla Walla was en route from Bremerton to Seattle when it ran aground. Initial indications are that the vessel suffered a generator failure, but an official investigation will be conducted to determine the cause, according to WSF.
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