Rip Current — Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

2023-05-12 · Northern Oregon Coast, Oregon

Event narrative

Cannon Beach Fire District and Seaside Fire Surf Rescue Team responded to the report of four swimmers no longer visible from shore just south of Tolovana Beach in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Two swimmers made it out on their own and one was rescued and transported to the hospital. The body of the fourth swimmer was found later.

Wider weather episode

Four people were wading in the water at Tolovana Beach, Oregon. Three were rescued. One person drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.