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Two people stranded at Proposal Rock rescued by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard says both were rescued from shore on Saturday evening near Neskowin Beach.

NESKOWIN, Ore — Two people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard at Proposal Rock near Neskowin Beach along the Pacific Ocean on Saturday evening.

The 13th Coast Guard District says an 18-year-old man was stranded and a second person entered the water in an attempt to assist them.

An aircrew from Air Facility Newport rescued the first person.

"The aircrew arrived on an MH-65 Dolphin and safely hoisted the 18-year-old off the rock with minor abrasions in his hands from traversing the rock," said Petty Officer Annika Hirschler.

The individual was transported in stable condition.

A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay rescued the second person by land, the Coast Guard said.

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"Coast Guard land support was sent to assist and this person is also reported to be in stable condition," Petty Officer Hirschler said.

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