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Three Men Rescued After Their Boat Sinks

In recent years the federal government mandated the use of emergency beacons that allow the crews to be rescued.

(DEPOE BAY) - The U.S. Coast Guard saved three men after their 68-foot fishing boat sunk 70 miles west of Depoe Bay Tuesday night.

The Coast Guard received a call on VHF channel 16 from the operator of the fishing vessel Wild Mary at 11:18 PM, reporting his vessel was taking on water.

An HH-65 helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend, an HH-65 helicopter from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport, and a 47-foot motor lifeboat from Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay, were launched minutes later to assist.

Coast Guard crews located the men in a liferaft and hoisted them to a helicopter at 12:25 a.m. The men were then safely transported to shore.

The cause of the sinking is under investigation.

High Surf Advisories Issued Along Oregon Beaches

(Lincoln City) - Winter surf continues to rage along the Oregon coastline, prompting officials to issue another high tide and high surf warning. Coast Guard and fire rescue crews have been busy this week, rescuing and assisting in the rescue of multiple beachgoers who were swept out or injured by sneaker waves.

Beachgoers Swept Into The Ocean Keep Rescuers Busy

(Lincoln Beach) - Water rescue operations were in full swing Wednesday on the central Oregon coast. A major storm slammed the coast with fury. Depoe Bay Fire District Chief Ron Smith says it was not a good day for a walk on the beach, "There are very rough conditions today, about twenty to twenty five foot surf.` He says beachgoers should stay clear on days like this.