Times of India

In the 1970s, man bought part of Washington island; now he's its only resident

In the 1970s, man bought part of Washington island; now he's its only residentWorldPing

Protection Island in Washington was once planned as a holiday community with 800 homes. Marty Bluewater bought a piece of the island in the 1970s, but conservationists later fought to protect its important wildlife habitat.

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