Car ends up in ocean near Gearhart, 4 rescued
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — At least four people, including kids, were rescued off the Oregon coast Monday when their car got stuck at a low point near a sandbar, sending ocean water up to their waist.
The car ended up in the ocean between the Del Ray and Sunset beach access points in Gearhart, neighbors told KOIN 6 News. They said there were five people in the car while officials with Gearhart Fire Department said there were four. All were tourists.
Gearhart Fire Chief Josh Como said first responders from both the police and fire departments were sent to rescue them. They helped the adults and kids out of the car and guided them to shore.
Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney) Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney) Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney) Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney)
Como said the car got stuck in a low spot right before a sand bar, trapping the car. No one was hurt.
Sons of Beaches, a volunteer group that patrols the beach and helps with towing stuck vehicles and assisting law enforcement, successfully pulled the vehicle out of the water.
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