CANNON BEACH, Ore. — A father and son were rescued Sunday after getting caught in strong currents near Cannon Beach in Oregon.
US Coast Guard responded after someone called 911, saying two boogie boarders were missing.
Cannon Beach Firefighters deployed two rescue swimmers on the beach to try and find the pair, but they were put on standby while a Coast Guard helicopter from Air Station Astoria helped pull them to safety.
BREAKING: Today, #USCG air crews from Air Station Astoria responded to a father and son caught in strong currents off Indian Beach, OR. With support from Station Cape Disappointment and Cannon Beach Fire, the pair were safely hoisted by CG air crew and transferred to EMS. pic.twitter.com/DKDNSQiZQP
— USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) January 20, 2025
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