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Memorial grows in Astoria for Coast Guard swimmer after fatal rescue injury

Tyler Jaggers died after a medical evacuation mission off Washington; his death is the first U.S. rescue swimmer fatality in over 15 years, with a memorial growing in Astoria.

Summary by KOIN 6
ASTORIA, Ore. (KOIN) — A memorial is growing along the Columbia River in Astoria as community members honor a Coast Guard rescue swimmer who died after being injured during an offshore rescue mission. Flowers, flags and handwritten notes have been placed near the city’s Maritime Memorial in tribute to Aviation Survival Technician 2nd Class Tyler [...]

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KOIN 6 broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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