Marine Strong Wind — Columbia River Bar, E Pacific

2007-09-29 · near Cape Disappointment, Columbia River Bar, E Pacific

Event narrative

A man was thrown overboard near the Columbia River bar. There was a search conducted by the Coast Guard and assisted by the Columbia River Bar Pilots, but it was suspended after the man couldn't be found.

Wider weather episode

A Pacific storm brought strong winds to the coastal waters, which helped to increase swell conditions in the Columbia River bar. A man was thrown overboard in the strong winds and large swell. The USCG conducted a search, but never found the individual. He is presumed dead.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 61065. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.