# @theoregonian on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaQSi_QHeEi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67383739-theoregonian-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/22b02d546b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T17:02:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Oregonian (@theoregonian) — https://gondola.cc/theoregonian

## Caption

Lewis Childs was surfing by himself off Neskowin in Tillamook County on Friday morning when something unusual happened: a 6-foot-tall dorsal fin broke the surface of the water about 30 yards from his board.

Find a link to the full story in our bio.

Video courtesy of Jim Hirrlinger

#orca #Tillamook #surfing #oregon

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## Tags

oregon, surfing, tillamook, orca

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