Coast Guard rescues 2 surfers on Oregon Coast
05:33 PM PST on Sunday, January 11, 2009
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) -- The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two surfers trapped on the rocks near Yaquina Head.
Petty Officer Shawn Eggert says a helicopter crew hoisted a man and a girl from a spot near Otter Rock and took them safely to shore Sunday afternoon.
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The initial call for help indicated three surfers needed rescue. But one of the three managed to get back to shore without help.
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