A helicopter and a boat were seen off Golden Gardens for about an hour this morning, drawing attention along the shoreline.

From shore, it was not clear what operation was underway. Over Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, aircraft and marine crews sometimes remain in one area during an emergency response, search, or medical call on the water.

Golden Gardens offers a wide view across the bay, so unusual activity offshore stands out quickly. Even routine marine traffic can seem dramatic from the beach when a helicopter stays low over the water.

No confirmed incident details were available from the sighting alone, so the reason for the extended hover remains unclear.