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Three tourists rescued from Oregon beach after tide traps them during photo attempt

Rising waters cut off their exit from Lost Boy Beach; they signaled for help with sticks while waiting for rescue.

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What to know

  • Three tourists became trapped on Lost Boy Beach in Oregon when a rising tide blocked the only sea cave exit; they signaled for help by spelling "SOS" with sticks.
  • They contacted emergency services via satellite 911 feature after losing cell reception and were rescued by fire crews using rope systems and life vests despite rough surf and risk of hypothermia.
  • Fire officials warned visitors to check tide information and consult locals before visiting remote coastal areas, noting El Niño conditions are expected to bring higher tides in coming months.

“Typically, we would wait until low tide, but that would have been late at night. Our water rescue team used a rope system to access the victims, placed them in life vests and assisted them through the surf to safety.”

Jeff McBrayer, Netarts-Oceanside Fire District Chief · NBC News ↗

Three unnamed tourists Stranded hikersJeff McBrayer Netarts-Oceanside Fire District ChiefNetarts-Oceanside Fire District Rescue responders

Three tourists rescued from Oregon beach after tide traps them during photo attempt
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    Fire chief urges tide safety awareness and warns of higher fall tides ahead

    Chief McBrayer advised visitors to check tide apps and ask locals before exploring remote coastal areas. He also noted his office has observed an uptick in visitors seeking social media content and warned that El Niño weather patterns are expected to bring higher tides in coming months.

    “You have to ask a local or check a tide app on a phone for tide information.”
    — Chief Jeff McBrayer

    • Stranded tourists spell ‘SOS’ on Oregon beach https:// abcnews.com/video/136644580/?u tm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @ news-abc

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    Rescue crews use drone to locate tourists and spot SOS signal

    Authorities flew a drone over the location and found the three people stranded on the last remaining patch of dry beach, where they had spelled out "SOS" using sticks.

    1. 4 outlets Tourists stranded on isolated Oregon beach after trying to snap ‘dramatic’ photo

      first by NY Post, 3d ago · also Fox News, NBC News, ABC News

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    Stranded group calls 911 via satellite after losing cell service — Unable to reach emergency services by phone, one of the tourists used a satellite emergency feature to contact authorities around 3:45 p.m. local time.

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    Fire crews execute water rescue with rope system and life vests — Netarts-Oceanside Fire District sent rescuers who secured themselves to ropes and hugged the shrinking shoreline to reach the tourists. They placed the group in life vests and guided them through rough surf to safety. The rescue was performed actively rather than waiting for tide to recede due to risk of hypothermia, rough conditions, and sneaker waves.

  6. background

    Three tourists get stranded on Lost Boy Beach after tide blocks exit — A group of tourists hiked down to the secluded Tillamook County cove to capture photos but were trapped when the rising tide cut off their only escape route through a sea cave.