Oregon Angler Trapped by Boulder Rescued After Siri Call
A man from Hammond, Oregon, was trapped under a large boulder while fishing alone near Astoria. He was rescued after successfully using Siri via his Bluetooth earbuds to call 911, which alerted authorities and led to his recovery by the…
Portland, OR, September 28, 2026 —
A man fishing alone near Astoria, Oregon, was successfully rescued after becoming trapped beneath a large boulder. The rescue was initiated when the angler managed to call 911 using Siri activated through his Bluetooth earbuds.
The incident occurred while the man, a resident of Hammond, Oregon, was engaged in fishing activities. He found himself immobilized when a substantial boulder pinned him. The exact circumstances leading to the boulder shifting were not provided in the available information.
In a critical moment, the trapped individual was able to access his phone and utilize the voice-activated assistant, Siri, to contact emergency services. The 911 call, facilitated by his Bluetooth earbuds, alerted authorities to his predicament. This technological intervention proved crucial for his survival and subsequent recovery.
Following the alert, the U.S. Coast Guard was dispatched to the scene. Responders located the man and were able to secure his safe extraction from beneath the boulder. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the successful recovery of the individual. Further details regarding the man’s condition or the precise location of the incident were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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