Posted on Jan 3, 2022
2 missing teens rescued by Coast Guard in Oregon after writing "SOS" in the snow
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Two 19-year-old hikers who went winter camping were rescued near Eugene, Oregon, by the U.S. Coast Guard after signaling for help by writing an "SOS" sign in the snow, officials said. CBS affiliate KOIN-TV reports the two men went camping near Swastika Mountain southeast of Eugene around Christmas Day and failed to return as expected on Dec. 29. Officials said the men were reported missing on New Year's Eve.
Due to heavy snow in the area, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew assisted the Lane County Sheriff's Department in finding the two men, whose names have not been released. The Coast Guard released video of the rescue, showing one of the hikers being hoisted into a helicopter.
Due to heavy snow in the area, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew assisted the Lane County Sheriff's Department in finding the two men, whose names have not been released. The Coast Guard released video of the rescue, showing one of the hikers being hoisted into a helicopter.
2 missing teens rescued by Coast Guard in Oregon after writing "SOS" in the snow
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Those hikers are lucky! They could have easily perished out there if help did not come. Great Share Brother Chip. Great job Coast Guard!
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Ya, when I was 19 I wanted to be at home with my girlfriend, not hiking in the snow around Christmas Day.
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