Dramatic Rescue of Two Surfers at North Oregon Coast's Cannon Beach - Video

Published 11/05/25 at 7:25 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Cannon Beach, Oregon) – Just hours ahead of the king tides on the Oregon coast, two surfers needed rescue early Tuesday at a Cannon Beach hotspot for surfers. (Photos / video CBRFD)

Cannon Beach Rural Fire District (CBRFD) put out a video Tuesday showing a rather dramatic rescue.

CBRFD said emergency crews responded to a 911 call reporting two surfers in distress at Indian Beach on Tuesday, November 4, at approximately 1:45 p.m. Cannon Beach Firefighters, assisted by the Cannon Beach Police Department, located the individuals with the help of a police drone and initiated a swift water rescue.

The operation took roughly 15 minutes, with both surfers safely brought back to shore. They were evaluated for injuries onsite but no further assistance was needed.

“The surfers declined medical care,” the agency said.

In the video, you see various personnel on the beach and a marine vehicle, with the vehicle then circling at least one person bobbing in the water. Above everything, you can see the drone over the ocean, flashing.

It seems the video caught these events after the two were rescued and were already onboard the vehicle, as you see no one else get picked up out of the water.

The watercraft then makes a somewhat dramatic entrance onto the beach, and the two rescued surfers hop off the craft.

CBRFD said the incident occurred as the National Weather Service issued a High Surf Advisory in effect from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST Thursday, warning of hazardous wave conditions. A coastal flood advisory for minor tidal overflow also remains active from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST Wednesday.

In light of recent conditions, the CBRFD urges beachgoers to exercise caution.

“When Beach Hazards Statements are issued, keep children and pets close to you and away from the surf zone,” they said. “Keep off jetties, rocks, and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea, do not swim in after them. Never turn your back on the ocean. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.”

CBRFD offered a sizable thank you to surrounding agencies.

“We would like to thank the Cannon Beach Police Department for their assistance in this incident. The Mission of the Cannon Beach Fire District is dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment for those living in and visiting the communities we proudly serve.”

One woman died last month during such a warning: Tragic Death in Lincoln City Surf Sunday During Varied Wave Alerts on Oregon Coast - One person found dead in breakers as High Surf Advisory in effect

There are numerous heavy surf issues along the entire Oregon coast and Washington coast, including Westport, Seaside, Port Orford, Newport, Yachats, Pacific City, Bandon, Coos Bay, Oceanside and everything in between.

Keep an eye on all Oregon coast and Washington coast alerts at the various weather pages, which also include wave height forecasts. Sometimes these are more important than just tide forecasts.

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