PF&R RESPONDS TO A VEHICLE INTO THE COLUMBIA (16600 NE MARINE DR.) (PHOTO)
News Release from Portland Fire & Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: October 8th, 2014 8:28 AM
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This Morning at 6:54 AM Portland Firefighters were called to the scene of a vehicle into the river along Marine Drive. Bystanders indicated that one man got out of the vehicle after it entered the water and began swimming to shore. The man reportedly stated that no one else was in the vehicle. The man was unable to make it to shore and is deceased.
Firefighters from PF&R and the Port of Portland arrived and began searching for the victim from shore and from fire boats. The victim was located approximately 12 feet from shore and was recovered by PF&R and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputies. Portland Fire & Rescue crews have cleared the scene. Law enforcement agencies will be investigating.
Responding agencies included:
Portland Fire & Rescue
Port of Portland Fire
Multnomah County Sheriffs
Portland Police Bureau
AMR
Firefighters from PF&R and the Port of Portland arrived and began searching for the victim from shore and from fire boats. The victim was located approximately 12 feet from shore and was recovered by PF&R and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputies. Portland Fire & Rescue crews have cleared the scene. Law enforcement agencies will be investigating.
Responding agencies included:
Portland Fire & Rescue
Port of Portland Fire
Multnomah County Sheriffs
Portland Police Bureau
AMR
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