US Edition28-Year-Old Portland Man Drowns in John Day River
- A 28-year-old Portland man drowned after being swept away by a fast current while fishing with his family on the John Day River in Gilliam County during the Fourth of July weekend.
- The John Day River was running at an unusually swift pace, and the isolated area’s limited cell phone reception contributed to delays in rescue operations after authorities were alerted by a 911 text around 2:36 p.m. Sunday.
- Family members and bystanders found the man underwater near Cottonwood State Park after about 10 minutes and attempted lifesaving measures, but medical professionals later declared him dead at J.S. Burres Park.
- The Gilliam County Sheriff's Office urged people to always wear life jackets, never underestimate river currents, and avoid fast-moving water especially after storms or snowmelt.
- This incident underscores ongoing risks in natural waterways and highlights the need for safety precautions around rapidly changing river conditions.
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Man fishing with family found dead after river sweeps him away, Oregon cops say
A Portland man died after being swept away by swift John Day River currents in Oregon. Deputies warn of faster-than-normal river flows. Stay cautious.
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