Car ends up in ocean near Gearhart, 5 rescued

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Car ends up in ocean near Gearhart, 5 rescued

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Five people, including three kids, were rescued off the Oregon coast Monday when their car got stuck at a low point near a sandbar, sending ocean water up to their waist.

The car ended up in the ocean between the Del Ray and Sunset beach access points in Gearhart, neighbors told KOIN 6 News.

Gearhart ***** Chief Josh Como said first responders from both the police and ***** departments were sent to rescue the five. They helped the two adults and three kids out of the car and guided them to shore.

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Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney)

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Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney)

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Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney)

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Five people, including three kids, were rescued from the ocean near Gearhart, August 12, 2024 (Ben Doney)

Como said the car got stuck in a low spot right before a sand bar, trapping the car. No one was hurt.

Neighbors towed the car out of the water.

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