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Sneaker Wave Nearly Sweeps Child Away at Cannon Beach as Powerful Swells Hit Oregon Coast
The National Weather Service warned of 20- to 25-foot swells as intense winds and heavy rain raised the risk of sudden waves.
- Over the weekend, sneaker waves surged unexpectedly at Cannon Beach and South Jetty Beach, nearly sweeping away a child and a dog in separate incidents along Oregon's coast.
- A powerful storm system moving across the Pacific Ocean triggered high surf and massive ocean swells of 20 to 25 feet, creating dangerous conditions that caught many beachgoers off guard.
- Karin Kelsey Madsen, who filmed the incident, captured guardians rushing to save a child from the surf; rescuers also safely removed a dog from the water afterward.
- Eyewitnesses reported injuries during an 11 a.m. Sunday incident, prompting officials to urge the public to call 911 immediately if someone is swept away rather than attempting a rescue.
- Amid severe storms developing later this week, Deputy Chief Jason Smith of the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District advises beachgoers to stay at least 150 feet away from the ocean.
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A video recorded the moment a girl is dragged by a wave and almost disappears in the sea foam in Cannon Beach, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The child was surprised by the force of the water while in the sand belt, this Sunday (8). Two adults ran towards the sea and managed to remove it safely. The recording was made by a tourist who accompanied the movement on the beach and gained repercussions on social networks.
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