DEATH INVESTIGATION - MAN DROWNS TRYING TO SAVE DOG AT LINCOLN CITY BEACH
Posted: February 14th, 2010 11:47 AM
A 72-year old man died Sunday morning after he was swept out into the ocean while trying to rescue his dog off a Lincoln City-area beach. Oregon State Police troopers from the Newport Area Command office are completing the investigation and the victim's name may be released later this afternoon after family has been able complete necessary next-of-kin notifications.
On February 14, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m. the victim was walking on the beach with his dog at the D River Wayside when he reportedly threw a stick into the water for his dog to retrieve. Witnesses stated the dog got caught by a wave and was pulled toward the surf when the victim went to help his dog. Another wave hit the victim and pulled him away from the beach.
A witness attempted to save the victim but was unable to get him back to the beach. Witnesses kept visual track of the victim while emergency responders were notified.
North Lincoln Fire & Rescue arrived and a rescue swimmer reached the victim, bringing him back to shore where they started CPR. OSP troopers and Lincoln City police arrived during this time. The man's dog was able to get back to shore and survived.
The victim was transported by Pac West ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was pronounced deceased just before 10:00 a.m.
OSP Fish & Wildlife and Patrol Division troopers were on scene gathering witness statements when the victim's son approached them about the incident. The victim was visiting the Lincoln City area with some family members for the weekend. Troopers helped get family members to the hospital where they were able to positively identify the victim.
No photographs available for release.
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