Oregon Man Rescued After Being Trapped by Fallen Boulder, Calls 911 Using Siri
An Oregon man fishing alone on the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria became trapped under a massive fallen boulder. He was able to use Siri via his connected earbuds to call 911, leading to his rescue by emergency crews and…
Nashville, TN, October 1, 2026 — A man fishing alone at the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria, Oregon, was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a large fallen boulder. His survival and subsequent rescue were facilitated by an unexpected technological aid: Siri.
The incident occurred while the man was engaged in fishing activities on the jetty. He found himself pinned by a massive boulder that had fallen, leaving him unable to move. In the critical moments that followed, the man utilized his mobile device, connected via earbuds, to activate Siri.
By using the voice assistant, he was able to successfully place a 911 call to emergency services. Responding swiftly to the distress call, a joint effort involving emergency crews and the U.S. Coast Guard was mobilized.
Rescue operations were initiated, and the man was successfully extricated from his precarious situation. He was then transported for medical attention.
The man sustained severe facial injuries as a result of the incident. He is currently recovering from these injuries. The exact sequence of events leading to the boulder falling and the full extent of the recovery timeline were not detailed. The outcome highlights the critical role of quick thinking and available technology in emergency situations, even in remote or challenging environments.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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