Fisherman who died after boat capsized on Oregon Coast remembered for big heart
Todd Chase could become fast friends with just about anyone. He was known around the fishing community along the Oregon Coast. Author: Joe Raineri (KGW) Updated: 5:50 PM PST February 22, 2021
TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. Two people died this weekend when their boat capsized while trying to cross the Tillamook Bar. One of the victims was Todd Chase, who was a lifelong fisherman. His family said he was also known for being the ultimate friend.
“He was my anchor, he was the glue that held us together and was one of the best men I knew, said Angeline Chase, Todd’s wife.
1 dead, 3 rescued after fishing boat capsizes near mouth of Tillamook Bay
Tillamook County Sheriff s Office
Tillamook County Sheriff s Office, Coast Guard were involved in rescue after fishing boat capsized Saturday near the mouth of Tillamook Bay
TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) A person has died and three others were rescued after a commercial fishing boat capsized near the mouth of Tillamook Bay along the Oregon coast.
Four people were pulled from the water by rescuers after the 38-foot vessel capsized late Saturday afternoon. Two were extracted within about 20 minutes and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescued a third crew member soon after.
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The F/V Coastal Reign capsized on Oregon s Garibaldi Bar on Saturday, Feb. 20, killing two members of its four-person crew. Facebook photo
The 38-foot Dungeness crab boat Coastal Reign capsized while crossing the bar in Oregon’s Tillamook Bay, heading into Garibaldi on Saturday, Feb. 20. Of the four crew members, two survived the capsizing.
Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier reported that the Coast Guard was watching the bar area as boats were returning on Saturday afternoon. They had issued small craft restrictions but had not closed the bar.
On its bar crossing, the Warrenton-based Coastal Reign turned sideways in the surf and capsized at 4:40 p.m. The Coast Guard responded with Tillamook Bay rescue boats and a helicopter from Astoria. Good Samaritan fishing boats also assisted.
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