Man Rescued After Being Trapped by Fallen Boulder, Uses Siri to Call 911
An Oregon man fishing on the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria was trapped under a large fallen boulder. He was able to use Siri via his connected earbuds to call 911 for help, leading to his rescue by emergency crews.
St. Louis, MO, October 1, 2026 —
An individual fishing at the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria, Oregon, was recently rescued after becoming trapped by a large fallen boulder.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was reportedly engaged in fishing activities when the incident occurred. Details regarding the exact circumstances leading to the boulder falling were not immediately available.
Facing a precarious situation and unable to free himself, the man utilized technology to summon assistance. He was able to activate Siri through his connected earbuds, which then facilitated a call to 911 emergency services.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene and successfully extricated the trapped fisherman. The extent of any injuries sustained by the individual was not provided in the initial reports.
This incident highlights an unconventional use of personal technology in an emergency situation, enabling a timely response from first responders. Further details regarding the specific time of the incident and the duration of the rescue operation have not been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique, Gray News staff on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
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