In Daring Hoist, Coast Guard Swimmer Recovers Victim From Thor's Well

Tourist killed after falling into notorious 'bottomless' Thor's Well sinkhole - The Mirror

Thor's Well remains a must-see natural attraction as thousands flock to watch the waves and water collide in the deep ocean pit but it is very dangerous if you get too close

In Daring Hoist, Coast Guard Swimmer Recovers Victim From Thor's Well

On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report of a drowning tourist in Thor's Well, a deep hole in the rocky shoreline south of Yachats, Oregon. The spot is both a roadside attraction and a hazard to the unwary, and not all who have gone in have survived.  At about 1540 hours, the service got a call reporting a man who had fallen into the well and needed rescue. A helicopter aircrew out of North Bend was dispatched to the scene and assis…

Oregon Coast: Third Drowning at Thor’s Well Sinkhole Since 2017 - MariTimes Crimes

Oregon Coast Sinkhole Drowning Marks Third Fatality at Thor’s Well A man drowned after falling into the notorious Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast near Cape Perpetua on September 15, according to the Yachats Rural Fire Protection District. The tragic incident marks the third reported death at the site since 2017, raising renewed concerns about safety at the popular yet dangerous attraction. Incident Near Cape Perpetua Emergency crews were dispatc…

Man drowns after falling into deep ocean pit along the Oregon coastline

YACHATS, Ore. - A man drowned Monday after falling into what’s known as Thor’s Well, a popular geological feature along the central Oregon coast, according to first responders.The Yachats Rural Fire Protection District said multiple agencies were dispatched to the site after receiving reports of a person who had fallen into the water and appeared to be drowning.When first responders arrived, they said they had difficulty locating the victim but …

Coast Guard swimmer who pulled body from Thor’s Well tells sightseers “It’s not worth risking your life to peer over the edge … There’s nothing in it.”

A U.S. Coast Guard crew braved dangerous surf and high winds to recover a man’s body from Thor’s Well near Cape Perpetua. Rescue swimmer Tyler Gantt shares the harrowing details of the mission and issues a stark warning to visitors.