Coast Guard Helo Crew Hoists Men Stranded in Oregon

January 18, 2018

A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew rescued three men after they became stranded by the rising tide at Indian Beach, Wednesday.
The helicopter crew from Sector Columbia River safely hoisted the men and transported them to Canon Beach Fire Department personnel waiting on shore.
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi

Sector watchstanders received a report from Seaside 911 dispatchers with a request for assistance at 12:20 p.m. after the three men, who were fishing in tide pools, became stranded due to high tide.

There were no reported injuries at the time of the rescue.

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