Coast Guard rescues 2 kiteboarders off Damon Point

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/14/2026 02:15 PM EDT

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Coast Guard rescues 2 kiteboarders off Damon Point
08/14/2026 01:26 PM EDT

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard rescued two kiteboarders Tuesday evening after they were swept out to sea near Damon Point in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a notification at approximately 8 p.m., from Grays Harbor Communications 911 Center regarding two people being swept out to sea.