Coast Guard rescues 2 surfers on Ore. coast

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Story Published: Jan 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM PST

Story Updated: Jan 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM PST

By KATU.com Web Staff

NEWPORT, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two surfers trapped on the rocks near Yaquina Head north of Newport Sunday afternoon.

Someone called 911 about 2:30 p.m. reporting that three surfers needed rescue. However, one of the three was able to make it back to shore without help, according to Petty Officer Shawn Eggert.

A helicopter crew responded and hoisted a man and a 13-year-old girl from a spot near Otter Rock and took them safely to shore, Eggert said.

The 13-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment of shock and hypothermia, Eggert said.

The Coast Guard did not release the identities of any of those rescued.

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