One Deceased After Boat Capsized In Siletz Bay

Shortly after 1:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, Depoe Bay Fire District (DBFD)

along with North Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NLFR) were dispatched to the mouth of the Siletz Bay for reports of a capsized boat and multiple people in the water.

Upon arrival, crews were advised by bystanders that one person had made it out of the

water on the north side of the bay, within NLFR’s response area, and five additional people

were out of the water on the south side, within DBFD’s response area. Incident command

was established near SW 51st Street, and responding crews were directed to both sides of

the bay to assist those involved.

Four people were evaluated on scene and released. One person was transported by Pacific

West Ambulance to Samaritan North Lincoln hospital. One person was located on the beach deceased.

In total, eight apparatus with 18 personnel were on scene. Depoe Bay Fire District and

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue were assisted on scene by Pacific West Ambulance, Lincoln

City Police Department, US Coast Guard, and Oregon State Police.

Depoe Bay Fire District and North Lincoln Fire & Rescue thanked the public for their

assistance and extend their deepest condolences to the families of those involved.