Hiker rescued after falling from cliff on the Oregon Coast The U.S. Coast Guard helicopter aircrew was told a man had fallen more than 100 feet sometime before 4:30 p.m. Friday. Credit: U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest Author: KGW Staff Updated: 9:59 PM PST March 5, 2021 CANNON BEACH, Ore. — A hiker was rescued by helicopter Friday after falling from a cliff at Hug Point State Recreation Site just south of Cannon Beach, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said. The USCG helicopter aircrew was told a man had fallen more than 100 feet sometime before 4:30 p.m. Friday. A Seaside Fire Department paramedic was able to reach him before the helicopter arrived.