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Coverage dated October 8, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Oregon man rescued from sinking car that crashed into bay

Headline from The Oregonian

An elderly man was trapped in his half-submerged car in Lincoln County until sheriff’s deputies rescued him.

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  1. KOIN

    Elderly man rescued from sinking car in Newport (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    Deputies from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said they rescued an elderly man whose car became partially submerged in the Alsea Bay on Thursday.

  2. The Oregonian

    Oregon man rescued from sinking car that crashed into bay (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    An elderly man was trapped in his half-submerged car in Lincoln County until sheriff’s deputies rescued him.

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