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Little girl filmed being sucked into ocean by sneaker wave at Oregon beach
Little girl pulled from water by parents as sneaker wave hits Cannon Beach.
In brief
Little girl pulled from water by parents as sneaker wave hits Cannon Beach. A little girl was filmed being pulled into the ocean by a sneaker wave at Cannon Beach in Oregon, where parents rushed to save her. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Sneaker wave incident at Cannon Beach
A little girl was filmed being sucked out towards ocean by a huge sneaker wave at Cannon Beach in Oregon.
Parents rush to save child
Her parents rushed to save her as the girl was pulled into the surging water.
Sneaker wave definition
A sneaker wave is a massive coastal wave that suddenly surges and hits further up on the beach than a typical wave.
Child pulled from water
The girl was instantly knocked off her feet and dragged away from her mother by the wave.
Father saves child
Her father ran toward her and pulled her by her arm, leaving her dangling above the water.
Mother also fell in water
The girl's mother also fell in the water but quickly got back on her feet and ran toward the child.
Child appears rag doll
The girl looked like a rag doll when recovered from the water, with no injuries reported.
Beach safety warnings
Officials warn people to stay calm and avoid debris when caught in a sneaker wave.
Cannon Beach features
Cannon Beach is known for its scenic views, including Haystack Rock, a 235ft-tall sea stack accessible at low tide.
Sneaker waves common in Oregon
Sneaker waves are very common at Cannon Beach, especially in fall and winter months.
People ignored warnings
Many people ignored warnings from officials to stay out of the water that day.
Video footage details
The video showed the girl being pulled into the water and the parents rushing to save her.
Sneaker wave risks
Do not fight the current; swim parallel to coastline to break free from sneaker waves.
Emergency response
If someone is swept into a sneaker wave, call 911 immediately and stay on high ground.
The main idea
A little girl was filmed being pulled into the ocean by a sneaker wave at Cannon Beach in Oregon, where parents rushed to save her.
