About FlashAlert on Twitter:
FlashAlert utilizes the free service Twitter to distribute emergency text messages. While you are welcome to register your cell phone text message address directly into the FlashAlert system, we recommend that you simply "follow" the FlashAlert account for Lane Co. Sheriff's Office by clicking on the link below and logging in to (or creating) your free Twitter account. Twitter sends messages out exceptionally fast thanks to arrangements they have made with the cell phone companies.
Click here to add Lane Co. Sheriff's Office to your Twitter account or create one.
@LaneSheriffOR
Last night deputies and Lane County Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel responded to the Willamette River near Ferry Street Bridge to assist in the search of a person in the water. Bystanders said that a man reportedly went underwater and did not resurface. Rescuers extensively searched the area but were unable to find the man.
Sheriff Search and Rescue personnel returned to the area this morning and resumed the search. The body of a deceased male was found underwater by divers shortly after 1:00pm.
The identity of the involved has not yet been determined.
For information regarding the investigation, contact the Eugene Police Department. Questions related to LCSO Search and Rescue can be directed to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.