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Grounded fishing vessel will have to be dismantled on site
Early assessments suggested the 'Texas Lady' sustained significant structural damage after the grounding. Maritime experts determined that refloating the vessel would likely be unsafe or impractical, leading planners to pursue on-site dismantling and removal. That process involves stabilising the wreck, removing fuel and hazardous materials, and gradually breaking the vessel apart so it can be hauled away without further damaging the beach. Environmental monitoring was also part of the response. Crews were watching closely for any signs of fuel leaks or contamination, and protective measures have been put in place to minimise impacts to marine life and surrounding shoreline habitat. State officials have emphasised that the closure, which was to last until Jan 23 actually, was a precautionary measure designed to protect both the public and the coastal environment during the operations. The closure was described as necessary to ensure the park could reopen safely and without long-term damage. Visitors were encouraged to seek alternative coastal access points in the Port Orford area until cleanup work has been completed. Once removal efforts are finished and safety inspections have been finalised, Oregon Parks staff expected Paradise Point State Recreation Site to reopen to the public.
Grounding and total loss near Port Orford
The 'Texas Lady' with- three people on board ran aground near Paradise Point outside Port Orford, Oregon, on the morning of Jan 12, 2026. The ship had been anchored and went adrift after an apparent anchor failure. The Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a mayday call in the wee hours of Jan 11. Agencies involved in the rescue operation were the Sixes River Volunteer Fire Department, Sixes River Fire SCARR team (SAR dive team), the Port Orford Fire Department RFPD, Cal Or Ambulance, and the US Coast Guard, There was a horrendous undertow, compounded by a marine shelf, and the situation was made more hazardous was fairly large waves with sets about six seconds from each other. Also, it was an incoming tide. That left little time to conduct even quick rescue maneuvers like setting up a ladder against the ship so the crew could dart down. The ship was rocking back and forth, and trying to get the fishermen off was difficult. One man aboard did get off that way, however, and in spite of the heavy waves was able to scramble onto the shore, running for his life. At one point, a boom on the vessel came loose and started swinging to the west, making for an extra danger. Nearby civilians offered off-road vehicles and ATVs on the beach to assist with the response. The SCARR assisted in rescuing two dogs, while Coast Guard personnel safely took off the fishermen amid the breaking waves. As of Jan 12, the vessel remained grounded near Paradise Point. The afternoon high tide has moved the vessel parallel to the sea. A 1700 feet of tow line was on its way from Seattle and to be connected with a tug, which was coming from Coos. However, the 'Texas Lady' was found to have suffered too much damage to be refloated and was buried in the sand up to the main deck on Jan 13, so it would have to be dismantled on site. Reporst with photos and video: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/all-souls-saved-after-fv-texas-lady-washed-ashore-near-port-orford https://www.beachconnection.net/news/coast-fire-chief-describes-harrowing-rescue-stranded-ship-port-orford.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K55TrskdIR8&t=131s
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