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October 21, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A Portland surfer ights of shark, survives attack Trauma nurse bitten near Cannon Beach Beach safety tips Parks Manager Ben Cox of the Oregon Parks and Rec- reation Department has a few safety tips for visitors to Oregon’s beaches: By Lyra Fontaine Cannon Beach Gazette With the help of good Sa- maritan bystanders, a 29-year- old Portland surfer survived a shark attack on Indian Beach in Ecola State Park on Oct. 10. Joseph Tanner was surf- ing when he was attacked by a shark, according to Oregon State Police, sustaining bites to his upper thigh and lower leg. He fought off the shark by hit- ting the shark in the face, Can- non Beach volunteer ireighter David Norris said. Then by- standers at the beach applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Surfer Jeff Rose told KGW- TV that Tanner is a trauma nurse. “He directed his own irst aid, what needed to be done,” Rose said. “He asked us a lot of questions, what we were see- ing, if we saw spurting blood.” Tanner was stabilized on scene and transported via Life Flight critical care air transport to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Norris, a MetroWest paramedic, helped provide support at the scene. “The bystanders have done a phenomenal job,” Norris said. Tanner is in good condition and still in the hospital, Legacy 1 2 3 The ocean shore is a wild, natural place. Injuries from rip currents, logs, and tides are far more com- mon than injuries from sharks; when you visit, play it safe. Beach safety tips are on our website at www. oregonstateparks.org. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department does not compile statistics on reported shark attacks, but they are very rare of the Oregon coast. Beach- goers should also be careful of rip currents, logs, and tides. PETER ROOME / FLICKR Oicials say a man was attacked by a shark while suring at Indian Beach in Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach. Health spokesperson Megan Deisler said Monday. Cannon Beach Police De- partment, Oregon State Po- lice, Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue, Seaside paramedics, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Of- ice, Medix ambulance and Life Flight Network were on the scene. “We called Portland because Astoria was tied up,” said Cannon Beach Fire Chief Matt Benedict, who awaited the arrival of Life Flight at Ecola State Park. “It looked like it sank its teeth in,” Benedict said of the bite. “You have some big arter- ies in your leg so if you cut one, you could lose a lot of blood.” Shark bites are not a com- mon occurrence in Cannon Beach, Norris said. The last one he knows of occurred in the 1980s. The International Shark At- tack File, which tracks shark attacks around the world, has documented 26 shark attacks on the Oregon Coast. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department rec- ommends that people using the ocean offshore, especially surfers, consult fellow surfers and experts with organizations such as the Surfrider Founda- tion. In past years, surfers at the Seaside Cove, Oswald West State Park, Tillamook Head and Short Sand Beach have reported shark injuries, accord- ing to the Shark Research In- stitute. The last reported shark incident at Indian Beach oc- curred in 1988. In 1979, a surfer reported being injured by a shark at Hay- stack Rock in Cannon Beach. The online Global Shark At- tack File database shows there have been 20 attacks off the Oregon coast during the past 25 years, all involving surfers who survived. The most recent happened three years ago, off Gleneden Beach in Lincoln County. Investigators have yet to de- termine what type of shark bit Tanner. “The ocean shore is a wild, natural place,” said Parks Man- ager Ben Cox said. Injuries from rip currents, For tips on suring, we recommend contacting the experts with organizations like the Oregon Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Be safe, be prepared According to www.sharkattackdata.com, people of Oregon’s coast have reported being injured by sharks three times in the past decade. While the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department isn’t in- volved in managing recreation ofshore, it does post information about wildlife encounters. As a natural, wild place, people coming to the Oregon coast can prepare themselves to enjoy the ocean shore by visiting www.respectthebeach.org. For people using the ocean ofshore, especially surf- ers, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department recommends consulting fellow surfers. SOURCE: OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT logs, and tides are far more common than injuries from sharks; when you visit, play it safe. Beach safety tips can be found at www.oregonstate- parks.org. Located subjects in vehicle and as- sisted them to their motel. Upon oicer arrival, subject had left and was unable to be located. Oct. 4 9:07 p.m., 600 Block Laurel Street: Death investigation. Street: Suspicious circumstances. Assisted intoxicated subject back to her hotel. CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG Sept. 18 third degree. 1:33 a.m., Highway 101 and Sun- set: Driving under the inluence of intoxication. Sept. 25 7:53 p.m., Whale Park: Anonymous report of a young male lying a drone and chasing the birds on the beach of 2nd headed north. Checked area but unable to locate. Sept. 23 7:06 p.m., 300 Block Elk Creek Road: Forgery/fraud. Counterfeit $50 bill. Sept. 24 10:39 a.m., Les Shirley: Theft in the 5:57 p.m., beach: Oicer attempted to assist injured bird. female sitting alongside road with several bags, not dressed for 42 de- gree weather. Was able to ind lodg- ing for female at Helping Hands, and provided a courtesy ride. Oct. 2 Oct. 3 11:22 a.m., 100 Block S Hemlock: Suspicious circumstances. Com- plaint of a male acting odd in gallery. Male left prior to oicer’s ar- rival. Male came back while oicer was still there explaining options. Male was asked to leave by owner. 12:39 a.m., Spruce Street and Harrison Street: Vehicle discovered high-centered and abandoned af- ter crashing and knocking down a stop sign. Driver was later cited for failure to perform duties of a driver. 11:58p.m., Highway 101 North En- trance: Public assistance. Located 9:21 p.m., Hemlock Street and Madison Street: Traic complaint. 9:04 p.m., 1100 Block Spruce Court: Parking complaint. Oicers made contact with registered owners. Ve- hicles were moved. Oicers cleared. Oct. 5 7:30 p.m., 1200 Block South Hemlock: Trespass notice. Caller reported subject unwanted in es- tablishment due to prior actions. Oct. 7 4:39 p.m., Highway 101/Milepost 26: Oicer assisted a disabled motorist. Trailer’s weld broke and owner was able to contact a mo- bile welder. Oct. 8 8:14 a.m., 200 Block North Larch 2:22 p.m., 200 Block North Spruce Street: Traic complaint. Oicer spoke with the driver about driv- ing safely and cleared. 6:18 p.m., 100 Block East Ross Lane: Code violation. Caller re- porting leaf blower as a noise disturbance. Oicer responded and advised subjects were done using the leaf blower for the day. Making Sweet Memories for Over 50 Years Freshest Homemade: Saltwater Taffy S T as I id O e O N Chocolates CA LO utlet Mall W n C O T ow Se & h ac n Be no an Caramel Corn Downt Caramel Apples THE ONLY E D & MORE!! TAFFY MA N IN CANNO Wedding Treats & BEACH! Gift Baskets Available! 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