Man Rescued After Boulder Incident While Fishing Solo
An Oregon man, Joe Little, was trapped under a large boulder while fishing alone on the Hammond Marina jetty near Astoria. His Bluetooth earbuds remained connected, allowing him to use Siri to call 911. Emergency responders located him using drones…
Phoenix, AZ, October 1, 2026 — A man identified as Joe Little was recently rescued after becoming trapped under a large boulder while fishing alone near Astoria, Oregon. The incident occurred on the Hammond Marina jetty.
Little was reportedly fishing by himself when the large boulder pinned him. In a critical situation, he was able to use his Bluetooth earbuds, which remained connected, to activate Siri on his phone. Through Siri, he managed to contact emergency services by calling 911.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene. The exact agencies involved in the rescue operation were not immediately specified. Information provided indicates that responders utilized drones to help locate Little’s position on the jetty. The use of car horns was also mentioned as a method employed to pinpoint him.
Following his location, a complex rescue operation was initiated to free Little from beneath the boulder. Details regarding the specific techniques or duration of the extraction process were not provided. After being freed, Little was airlifted from the scene. He was transported to a hospital in Portland for medical treatment. Reports state he sustained severe facial injuries as a result of the incident.
The circumstances that led to the boulder shifting and trapping Little were not detailed. The fact that he was fishing alone highlights the critical role technology played in his ability to summon help. Further details regarding the timeline of the rescue and the condition of Little were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique, Gray News staff on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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