Man Rescued After Being Pinned by Boulder at Hammond Marina Jetty, Used Siri to Call 911
An Oregon man, Joe Little, was fishing alone on the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria when he became trapped under a large fallen boulder. He was able to use Siri via his connected Bluetooth earbuds to call 911 for help.…
Atlanta, GA, October 1, 2026 — An individual is recovering from severe facial injuries following a dramatic rescue at the Hammond Marina jetty in Astoria, Oregon. Joe Little was fishing alone on the jetty when he became trapped under a large fallen boulder.
The incident occurred while Little was engaged in solitary fishing. According to reports, he found himself pinned by a substantial boulder that had dislodged and fallen. In a critical situation, Little was able to alert emergency services by using the voice assistant Siri through his connected Bluetooth earbuds to dial 911.
Upon receiving the distress call, emergency crews were dispatched to the location. Responders located Little, who was trapped beneath the heavy boulder. The rescue operation was described as challenging due to the circumstances and the weight of the boulder. Emergency personnel successfully freed Little from underneath the rock.
Following the rescue, Joe Little was transported for medical treatment and is currently recovering. He sustained severe facial injuries as a result of the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Leslie Dominique, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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