Thor's Well

Disasters & Accidents

Coast Guard swimmer who pulled body from Thor’s Well tells sightseers “It’s not worth risking your life to peer over the edge … There’s nothing in it.”

Garret Jaros

A U.S. Coast Guard crew braved dangerous surf and high winds to recover a man’s body from Thor’s Well near Cape Perpetua. Rescue swimmer Tyler Gantt shares the harrowing details of the mission and issues a stark warning to visitors.
Disasters & Accidents

Man drowns Monday afternoon after falling into Thor’s Well near Cape Perpetua

A man drowned after falling into Thor’s Well near Cape Perpetua on Monday — the third death since 2017 at the Oregon coast landmark.