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Teen presumed dead after going missing in Willamette River in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Ore — The search for a teen who went missing while playing in the Willamette River at Riverview Park on Sunday afternoon has transitioned to a recovery mission, according to the Independence Police Department. Around 5:07 p.m., Polk County Fire District No. 1 and Independence police responded to...
Busy weekend for first responders with one presumed drowning and another close call
Independence Police posted to Facebook that Riverview Park was closed Sunday evening while Polk County emergency responders looked for a missing teen. Police said the teen was playing in the water in the Willamette River near Riverview Park just after 5:00 p.m. when the teen disappeared under the water. No other updates were immediately available.
Dallas man dies after crash into river in Tillamook County
A Dallas man died Sunday afternoon when his car left the road, rolled down an embankment and ended up in a river east of Pacific City in Tillamook County. Tyler Jacob Bell, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to Oregon State Police. Police said Bell...
Officials urge water safety after drownings
WEST LINN, Ore. (KATU) — Officials are warning Oregonians about water safety after multiple water incidents over the weekend. On Sunday, July 7, a teen was presumed to have drowned at Riverview Park in Independence. Crews are still searching for his body. On Friday, there was a near drowning...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fatal crash, railroad tracks fire among the list of responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 6:24 p.m. — Firefighters conducted a smoke investigation in the 1500 block of Timothy Street. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 1:30 p.m. (Horse Farm Lane), 6:46...
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