US Coast Guard saves man’s life after giant wave rolls his yacht
The rescue took place at the mouth of the Columbia river between Oregon and Washington state.
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The rescue swimmer managed to pull the man to safety, where he was treated for mild hypothermia.
[Holy smokes, what a video at the link…and the power of water! That section of the Columbia River, where it empties into the Pacific is known for being treacherous. Not the place to lose your motor, which is what looks like happened here. He could have literally been dead in the water. ~ Beege]
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