On April 2, 2026 at 12:40pm Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue District was dispatched to a report of a high angle rescue from the edge of a viewpoint on Highway 101 on Neahkahnie Mountain. Crews arrived on scene and made visual and verbal contact with an adult male who was 100 feet below and standing on a small ledge. The victim stated he was uninjured.
Members of the Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue and Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District rope rescue teams were able to safely extricate the victim, who was evaluated by awaiting Tillamook Ambulance crew.
A special thanks to the Tillamook 911 dispatchers, Cannon Beach Fire Protection District, Manzanita Police Department and Tillamook Ambulance crew members that participated in the completion of a safe operation.
We would like to remind everyone to use caustion when participating inoutdoor recreational activities and please obey all signs, fences, and warnings about staying away for ledges.
For more information about recreating safely on the Oregon Coast, go to https://visittheoregoncoast.com/plan-your-trip/beach-safety/