It was a day to enjoy big water in Lincoln City. With high tide at nearly seven feet the offshore waves were spectacular to see and the crashing waves and far slung tides made for dangerous forays onto the sand.

And despite warnings from posted signs and verbal cautions from passers by people still wandered onto the beaches without a moments hesitancy.
“I don’t want to see anyone hurt, “said an onlooker at the D River wayside which was packed with sightseers, “but they sure would deserve it if they did.”