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Tourists stranded on isolated Oregon beach after trying to snap ‘dramatic’ photo

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DeTurris, D. (2026, September 21). Tourists stranded on isolated Oregon beach after trying to snap ‘dramatic’ photo. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/tourists-stranded-on-oregon-beach-after-trying-to-snap-dramatic-photo/

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On Wednesday, a group of tourists in Tillamook County, Oregon became stranded on Lost Boy Beach after attempting to take a dramatic photograph. The tide rose unexpectedly, blocking their path back up from an isolated cove accessible only via a risky route involving sharp rocks and sea caves. Local authorities received an emergency satellite call around 3:45 p.m., and rescue teams had to use drones to locate the stranded tourists who had marked “SOS” with sticks before safely rescuing them without any serious injuries, emphasizing the importance of checking tide information for beach safety.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 16, three tourists, two men and one woman in their mid-20s, became stranded on Lost Boy Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon, after attempting to take photos at a secluded cove. The beach can only be reached by crossing through an open-ended sea cave or climbing down sharp rocks, with no cell service available. When the tourists failed to account for rising tides, they were trapped and unable to return to their starting point. At around 3:45 p.m., one of them managed to make an emergency 911 call via satellite phone. Volunteer firefighters from the Netarts-Oceanside Fire District rescued the stranded visitors using a rope system, placing them in life jackets before escorting them through the surf to safety. The tourists had been at risk of hypothermia due to cold water and high winds, but only sustained minor injuries. They spelled "SOS" on the beach with driftwood as an additional distress signal.

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A group of tourists ended up stuck on an Oregon beach after rising tides trapped them while they tried to snap a “dramatic” photo on Wednesday, authorities said. asserted

authorities → end → Wednesday

The picturesque photo op turned dangerous after the three hiked down to the Tillamook County cove to capture their pic, The Oregonian reported. asserted

Oregonian → turn → pic

The isolated Lost Boy Beach requires visitors to climb down a sketchy path with sharp rocks, then cross through an open-ended sea cave before reaching the coast, according to the outlet. uncertain

Beach → require → outlet

But the visitors didn’t realize that the incoming tide would cut off their exit – and were soon stuck on the beach, Tillamook Fire Chief Jeff McBrayer said. asserted

McBrayer → realize → beach

“You have to ask a local or check a tide app on a phone for tide information,” McBrayer said. asserted

McBrayer → have → information

“Because, when people are stranded there, we may not be able to get to them. uncertain

we → strand → them

The fire chief said that authorities were first called to the stranded snappers’ aid around 3:45 p.m. Rescuers rushed over after one of the castaways managed to make an emergency 911 call via satellite, as they had no cell service, McBrayer said. asserted

McBrayer → say → service

Authorities said they flew a drone over to the location and found the stuck shutterbugs waiting for help on the last remaining bit of land, having spelled out “SOS” with bundles of sticks. asserted

shutterbugs → say → sticks

The fire department then rushed a rescue crew over to save the stranded tourists, who were cold and wet, before hypothermia could set in, according to authorities. uncertain

hypothermia → rush → authorities

Fire crews hugged what little shoreline was still dry to reach the stranded trio, braving large waves and rough waters, McBreyer said. asserted

McBreyer → hug → waves

Rescuers then led the tourists out, having them wade through the surf with life vests before they could safely walk out of the cove on their own, he said. uncertain

he → lead → own

Despite some bruises, all three were unharmed, according to authorities. uncertain

three → accord → authorities

McBreyer said he hopes the incident will lead people to be more cautious while exploring Oregon’s beaches. asserted

incident → say → beaches

Tourists stranded on isolated Oregon beach after trying to snap ‘dramatic’ photo

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