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Video Shows Teens’ Adventure Turn Frightening Near Popular Tourist Destination

On July 5, 2025, two 14-year-old boys and a North Lincoln Fire & Rescue member became trapped on a rocky cliffside close to Roads End Point in Lincoln City, Oregon.
The firefighters initially reached the teens but became stuck themselves, prompting Lincoln County Dispatch to request Coast Guard assistance for the rescue.
A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew safely hoisted and transported all three individuals to Siletz Bay State Airfield, about 10 miles south, without any injuries reported.
Commander Amanda Denning, the second-in-command at Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, noted that their flight teams regularly collaborate with allied agencies to carry out rescue operations across diverse environments throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Deputy Chief Cody Heidt noted these incidents distract responders and cost taxpayers roughly $20,000 per rescue, urging visitors to stay on trails to prevent future emergencies.

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Video shows teens’ adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination

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Video shows Coast Guard helicopter rescue 2 teens stranded on Oregon cliff

U.S. Coast Guard said it was called in to assist with the rescue after the "local fire departments were unable to safely rescue the boys."

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Coast Guard rescues two teens and firefighter trapped on Oregon cliffside

Two teens and a firefighter were rescued by the USCG from a cliffside in Lincoln County, Oregon. Read more about this dramatic rescue.

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Two Teens Rescued From Cliff In Lincoln City

Saturday, 7/5/2025 North Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews with the assistance of the US Coast Guard, rescued two juveniles off the rock face near Gods Thumb at the north end of Lincoln City. According to NLFR Deputy Chief Cody Heidt the two 14 year olds got stuck on the trail at Gods Thumb. This is not a space that the rope rescue team is able to work from. One NLFR member was able to reach the two however he also became stuck trying to rescue the te…

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