Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon

LINCOLN CITY, OREGON, UNITED STATES

05.24.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport lowers Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Sobels, Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician onto God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, May 24, 2026. The aircrew was able to safely transport her to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for treatment of her injuries. (Photo courtesy of Lincoln City Fire)

• Date Taken: 05.24.2026
• Date Posted: 05.25.2026 20:23
• Photo ID: 9705568
• VIRIN: 260524-D-G0213-8854
• Resolution: 1131x848
• Size: 201.83 KB
• Location: LINCOLN CITY, OREGON, US