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Helicopters used to rescue dozens from rising waters along Oregon Coast
King tides brought heavy rain to the Oregon Coast and prompted rescues from the rising waters. Keep reading to find out more.
Original article by Central Oregon Daily News
Neskowin, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has used two helicopters to rescue about 50 people from rising waters at an RV park on the Oregon Coast Friday as heavy rains in the Pacific Northwest prompted warnings of floods and landslides.
The Coast Guard said on Twitter that “evacuation efforts were ongoing” from the RV Park off Highway 101 in Neskowin, Oregon.
A rescue swimmer was also on the scene. Neskowin is about…