Thanks for visiting U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River and seeing how our members work hard to keep the mariners of #Oregon safe and ensure the beautiful #PNW waterways remain pristine.

Over the weekend, a #USCG crew from Air Station Port Angeles rescued a 54 year old man off a 64-foot fishing trawler who was experiencing severe abdominal issues. The hoist occurred 35-miles west of Queets, WA, and he was taken to higher care at Olympic Medical Center. Peninsula Daily News

If you're heading to the coast this weekend, remember to give more than enough distance between you and the ocean. It can be nearly impossible to outrun a sneaker wave. And, never turn your back to the ocean!

Welcome back Stateside, Polar Star! After departing Seattle 138-days ago, the crew of the cutter arrived in California this week to begin a dry-dock period to improve propulsion, communication, and machinery systems, and conduct maintenance to extend the cutter’s service life.

Today, #USCG rescued 3 people from a capsized fishing vessel offshore Winchuck River, OR. Station Chetco River responded after receiving reports of 3 orange flairs seen in the area. All individuals were rescued from their onboard liferaft. All reported on board are accounted for.

Last night #USCG rescued 2 people from a reported sinking disabled 16ft boat near Pillar Point. Air Station Port Angeles deployed a rescue swimmer to the boat to evaluate the people and Station Port Angeles response boat crew transported the people and towed the vessel to shore.

#USCG and Washington State Ferries rescued 6 people and 2 dogs from a vessel reported to be taking on water in Rosario Strait.

M/V Samish recovered 4 people and #USCG Station Bellingham assisted the remaining 2 people navigate the vessel to shore.

More info:
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Air Station Astoria medevaced 2 injured crew members from a bulk carrier vessel in the Columbia River to OHSU hospital in Portland for medical care, on Thursday. Both were reported to be in stable condition.

With the system coming in, strong winds through the coastal waters and high surf conditions with large breakers will create hazardous conditions in the area waters and along the coast. Remember to never turn your back on the ocean! #wawx

NOTICE: Captain of the Port orders have been issued for closures of Coos Bay, Yaquina Bay, Siuslaw River, and Umpqua River bars due to hazardous conditions. Monitor port restrictions and bar reports on VHF-FM radio Ch.22A or visit weather.gov/pqr/AllBars

Current bar closures due to hazardous conditions

Closed for all traffic
Depoe Bay
Yaquina Bay
Umpqua River
Siuslaw River

Restricted to all recreational and uninspected vessels
Grays Harbor
Cape Disappointment
Tillamook Bay
Coos Bay
Chetco River

Updates:
weather.gov/pqr/AllBars

Large breaking waves along the Pacific Coast will create dangerous conditions in the surf zone. Destructive waves may wash over beaches and jetties, and people can be swept away by large waves. Never turn your back on the ocean! #wawx