Fog made the difference between a reprimand and a medal

Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 2 p.m.

Legendary Coast Guard lifesaver took his brand-new rescue boat dangerously close to shore to save four drowning people; hundreds of people were watching and cheering, but USCG brass wanted to bust him for risking the boat. (Newport, Lincoln County; 1957) (For text and pictures, see http://www.offbeatoregon.com/1202b-mcadams-legendary-coast-guard-rescuer.html)