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Sneakerwave — South Central Oregon Coast, Oregon

January 15, 2017 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
2
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
South Central Oregon Coast

Event narrative (NOAA)

Two people were swept into the ocean by a sneaker wave at 15/1300 PST. The 31 year old male and his 3 year old son have not been found as of 31/0800 PST. The beach on which they were walking had a steep angle to the water and the seas were reported to be rough.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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