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News Release

Swimmer Drowns At Rooster Rock State Park - 07/12/26

On July 12, 2026 at approximately 2:05pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a person who was seen swimming near Sand Island appeared to be in distress and did not resurface.  Sand Island is located on the east end of Rooster Rock State Park and sits within the Columbia River.

MCSO deputies assigned to the Patrol, River Patrol and Airborne Law Enforcement Support Units began searching the area along with personnel from the Corbett, Gresham and Port of Portland Fire Departments.  Using fixed wing aircraft, a drone and various watercraft rescue personnel searched the area where the swimmer was last seen for more than an hour.  MCSO deputies assigned to the Dive Team joined the search and eventually located the person's body at approximately 5:15pm.

The deceased person's body was transferred to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office and no other information is available for release at this time.

In addition to the fire departments listed in this release, MCSO was assisted at the scene by staff from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department who operate Rooster Rock State Park.

Swimmer Drowns At Rooster Rock State Park - 07/12/26

On July 12, 2026 at approximately 2:05pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a person who was seen swimming near Sand Island appeared to be in distress and did not resurface.  Sand Island is located on the east end of Rooster Rock State Park and sits within the Columbia River.

MCSO deputies assigned to the Patrol, River Patrol and Airborne Law Enforcement Support Units began searching the area along with personnel from the Corbett, Gresham and Port of Portland Fire Departments.  Using fixed wing aircraft, a drone and various watercraft rescue personnel searched the area where the swimmer was last seen for more than an hour.  MCSO deputies assigned to the Dive Team joined the search and eventually located the person's body at approximately 5:15pm.

The deceased person's body was transferred to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office and no other information is available for release at this time.

In addition to the fire departments listed in this release, MCSO was assisted at the scene by staff from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department who operate Rooster Rock State Park.

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Investigating Deadly Boat Crash On Willamette River - 07/05/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly Fourth of July weekend boating crash on the Willamette River.

 

This investigation began at 11:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, when the Bureau of Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a boat had run ashore in the 14900 block of Northwest Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island.

 

The Sauvie Island Fire Department, American Medical Response, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded.

 

When crews arrived, they found one woman dead. Paramedics took four other people to the hospital, including the boat’s operator. None of the four people have life-threatening injuries.

 

All occupants are believed to be adults.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the boat – described as a 33-foot cabin cruiser – hit a portion of an aluminum walkway that extended to a dock, anchored by several large vertical pilings.

 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this point, it is too early to determine if speed, impairment, or lighting conditions were contributing factors.

 

Because next-of-kin notifications have not been completed, the identity of the person killed is being withheld and no additional information about the case can be released at this time.

 

Detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit responded and are coordinating with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

No photos from the scene are available for release at this time.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Investigating Deadly Boat Crash On Willamette River - 07/05/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly Fourth of July weekend boating crash on the Willamette River.

 

This investigation began at 11:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, when the Bureau of Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a boat had run ashore in the 14900 block of Northwest Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island.

 

The Sauvie Island Fire Department, American Medical Response, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded.

 

When crews arrived, they found one woman dead. Paramedics took four other people to the hospital, including the boat’s operator. None of the four people have life-threatening injuries.

 

All occupants are believed to be adults.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the boat – described as a 33-foot cabin cruiser – hit a portion of an aluminum walkway that extended to a dock, anchored by several large vertical pilings.

 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this point, it is too early to determine if speed, impairment, or lighting conditions were contributing factors.

 

Because next-of-kin notifications have not been completed, the identity of the person killed is being withheld and no additional information about the case can be released at this time.

 

Detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit responded and are coordinating with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

No photos from the scene are available for release at this time.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard Conduct Columbia River Gorge Rescue - 07/03/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – A coordinated multi-agency operation successfully rescued a hiker from the Columbia River Gorge after she injured herself on a popular hiking trail.

 

Around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire received reports that a hiker had fallen.

 

The incident occurred east of the Angels Rest Trailhead, located at 47500 East Historic Columbia River Highway.

 

Corbett Fire personnel and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies reached the hiker and conducted a medical assessment.

 

Because of the rugged terrain, the incident commander determined a standard carry-out evacuation would be unsafe.

 

To ensure the patient’s safety, emergency officials initiated a search and rescue operation and requested help from the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

A team of nine members with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue hiked up the trail to assist personnel in the field.

 

Due to the dense and steep terrain, the U.S. Coast Guard performed a hoist rescue operation. By approximately 3:40 p.m., the patient, a woman from New York, was successfully lifted into the aircraft and flown to Troutdale.

 

Paramedics took her to the hospital.

 

The woman’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

 

Photos from today’s rescue are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

About MCSOSAR
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

 

 

 

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard Conduct Columbia River Gorge Rescue - 07/03/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – A coordinated multi-agency operation successfully rescued a hiker from the Columbia River Gorge after she injured herself on a popular hiking trail.

 

Around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire received reports that a hiker had fallen.

 

The incident occurred east of the Angels Rest Trailhead, located at 47500 East Historic Columbia River Highway.

 

Corbett Fire personnel and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies reached the hiker and conducted a medical assessment.

 

Because of the rugged terrain, the incident commander determined a standard carry-out evacuation would be unsafe.

 

To ensure the patient’s safety, emergency officials initiated a search and rescue operation and requested help from the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

A team of nine members with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue hiked up the trail to assist personnel in the field.

 

Due to the dense and steep terrain, the U.S. Coast Guard performed a hoist rescue operation. By approximately 3:40 p.m., the patient, a woman from New York, was successfully lifted into the aircraft and flown to Troutdale.

 

Paramedics took her to the hospital.

 

The woman’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

 

Photos from today’s rescue are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

About MCSOSAR
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

 

 

 

 

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