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Oregon visitors to Lost Boy Beach rescued after tide traps them
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Three tourists were stranded for five hours on Oregon's Lost Boy Beach after a rising tide cut off their exit, prompting a rescue by the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District using drones and safety ropes.
- The group lost cell phone service but managed to contact 911 via an emergency satellite feature, and they signaled rescuers by arranging sticks in an "SOS" pattern on the beach.
- Rescuers chose an active rescue due to rough surf and cold conditions, guiding the tourists safely through the surf with life vests and ropes, resulting in only minor injuries.
- Lost Boy Beach is known for its dangerous access, reachable only during rare low tides and via difficult terrain, with a local legend warning of past drownings due to the unpredictable tides.
- Officials urge visitors to check tide information and consult locals before exploring isolated coastal areas like Lost Boy Beach to avoid similar hazardous situations.
